Trip
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. Participants must have the "Intermediate Rock Climbing Badge" or equivalent on their profile (or personally know the trip leader). Trip will go to approx 3pm, or earlier (when everyone is ready or if the weather dictates it). Arch Rock has Sport/Trad/Single&Multipitch climbing available.
- Sun, Jun 21, 2026
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing
- Crag Rock Climb
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 2.0 mi
- 7 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
MUST HAVE: CMC's "intermediate rock climbing badge" or equivalent (If you do not have this, do not sign up for this trip! However, if you are an experienced climber and want this Badge, please reach out to me and we can schedule an equivalency waiver prior to trip)
Would like (but not necessary): Lead-belay, rappelling and 'various' cleaning skills (Mussy Hooks aren’t always available on these climbs)
MUST DO: Stay within your realm of comfort/training/knowledge; knots are a must in the ends of your ropes!!
More information: Pick up various guidebooks or check out mountainproject.com
There is NO cell service inside the canyon.
Meet at the parking area just past Arch Rock at "Eleven Mile Picnic Ground" by 9:05am (38.9361884, -105.4059410).
Access cost: $11-12 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 (38.968794, -105.362849) -- 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.
Elevenmile Canyon
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https://www.mountainproject.com/map/105744304/elevenmile-canyon - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Personal Climbing gear (at minimum): helmet, harness, ATC with locker, PAS, and climbing shoes
Bring (if have): quickdraws, 70m+ rope, anchor and any other gear you think you would like to bring or use (i.e. GriGri, Trad gear/aid/ascenders, chalk, clip stick, rocky talkies etc)
10 essentials: snacks, water, and sun protection