The cliffs,
that wall Red Rock Canyon's flanks, form a marvelous climbing area.
The best and largest park in the Pikes Peak region, with over 80
routes that are similar to those in neighboring
Garden
of the Gods to the north.
All of the routes at Red Rock Canyon are bolted sport climbs,
with only a few requiring cams and nuts. While it is best to climb
routes without the use of protection bolts whenever possible,
the crackless nature of Red Rock Canyon's sandstone requires the
extensive use of expansion bolts to protect its routes.
All the routes end at bolt anchors equipped with lowering rings
or chains that are well below the cliff-top. Cliff-top environments
are extremely sensitive to human use and have lots of loose blocks
and boulders. The climbing management plan at Red Rock Canyon
requires all routes to end below the cliff-top to protect the
delicate environments above and to avoid knocking rocks onto people
climbing or hiking below.
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• Comfortable shoes and clothes for the weather
• Sun protection
• Munchies, if you would like
• Water, 3 to 4 bottles is recommended
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