Colorado is full of rocks. How could we not climb them? If you have ever been out in the woods with kids, you will inevitably find them up on the rocks. It is fun to explore and attempt to scale something that seems like a billy goat might have trouble with.
While Lake City does not have a huge number of bolted routes, there are a few and we will try to get them all documented here over time. Hopefully, if we can draw some attention to these beautiful spots to climb, we can get more interest from climbers to this area. With as much rocky wilderness as we have, there are limitless options out there and climbers can have private walls to themselves.
This first location we went to is called The Point. It is not hard to get to but is also not well documented. You have to travel north on 149 from Lake City Colorado until just before you reach the Powderhorn area. You then take a right on 58 which is marked as Powderhorn Lakes Trail. It is a dirt road that is in good condition. You travel that road for a few minutes until you reach a gravel parking area. The trail up to the wall is just a bit south of that parking area. I will also put a map pin below with your destination.
We had lots of family with us. So, we focussed on the easiest routes. We had tons of fun and the views are amazing. The kids love getting off the ground.
As goes without saying, rock climbing can be dangerous if not done correctly. You need to make sure you have experienced folks guiding you if you are not experienced yourself. I have climbed a good amount but was glad to have my cousin along to lead and set up routes for us.
