Eldorado Canyon Classic Climbs

Eldorado Canyon is a quiet canyon focused on climbing. With the hues of red rock against bright green lichen there are numerous high quality climbs. During the weekends and holidays an early start and timed entry are required but the climbs are well worth it.

Choose between these classic climbs

Swanson’s Arete:
With amazing position and moderate climbing this is a pleasant introduction to Eldorado Canyon climbing. A chimney pitch leads you to a broad ledge where you can traverse to the arete itself for another few pitches. Aside from the climbing itself you get great views of climbers on Yellow Spur and Rewritten for future classic climbs.

Yellow Spur:
One of the most classic climbs in the whole state this starts off with a cruxy overhang before a few moderate pitches bring one to the Robinson Traverse which is the last delicate 5.9 pitch before following an arete to a small summit area.

Rewritten:
A tricky start pitch sets the tone before a couple moderate pitches lead to an amazing traverse where you get all the good pictures! Another few great pitches up aretes and cracks yields the summit on this full day climb.

Naked Edge:
As one of the longest and more difficult climbs in Eldorado Canyon this is a classic for North America. Stellar position, intricate and exciting climbing lead to the top of Redgarden Wall after 8 pitches of climbing.