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Elevenmile Canyon

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Rock Climb – Elevenmile Canyon

Let's enjoy the summer climbing weather and get outside to climb in ElevenMile Canyon (near Lake George, CO) at Arch Rock. Pikes Peak Group (PPG) Climbing Members have sign-up priority for this trip. Before signing up, member must have the "Intermediate Rock Climbing Badge" or higher on their profile (or personally know the trip leader). Trip will go to approx 3pm, or when everyone is ready, or if the weather dictates it.

Contacts

Sara Gordon
Sara Gordon
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jul 12, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Climbing
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 1.0 mi

Pikes Peak Group (PPG) Climbing Members have sign-up priority for this trip.

MUST HAVE: CMC's "intermediate rock climbing badge"

Would like (but not necessary): Lead-belay, Sport Lead, rappelling and 'various' cleaning skills

MUST DO: Stay within your realm of comfort/training/knowledge

More information: Pick up various guidebooks or check out mountainproject.com

Meet at the parking area just past Arch Rock at "Eleven Mile Picnic Ground" by 9:05am (38.9361884, -105.4059410).

Access cost: $11 cash per car (some interagency passes gets in 1/2 price -- Does not accept state park passes)

Carpool:

7:45am at the Old Colorado City Safeway (3275 W Colorado Ave, 80904)

or

8:35am Dirt lot parking prior to canyon access road (38.9685926, -105.3638096) -- we can always pack in cars to gain access to canyon.

If carpooling, please bring cash for gas and access to canyon. And notify me at least 1-day prior to trip if planning to meet us at a carpool location.

Route/Place

Elevenmile Canyon

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Personal Climbing gear: helmet, harness, ATC with locker, PAS, and climbing shoes

Bring (if have): quickdraws, rope (70m+ with stopper knots or closed system), anchor and any other gear you think you would like to bring or use (i.e. Trad gear/aid/ascenders, rockytalkies, grigri, clip stick, etc)

10 essentials: snacks, water, and sun protection

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