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Rocky Mountain National Park Alpine Climbing Route Options
After booking, we’ll communicate with you regarding your ability level and goals for the day. Some possible routes include, but aren’t limited to:
South Face, East Glacier Knob (5.4, 5 pitches): The perfect introductory climb, this route has a short approach and relatively easy climbing to a summit surrounded by the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo
Spiral Route, Notchtop Spire (5.4, 8 pitches): This route winds its way up to the summit of Notchtop Spire, taking the path of least resistance to a narrow and exposed summit in a remote part of the national park.
Standard Route, Hallett Peak (5.5, 8 pitches): A longer route at an attainable grade, this route takes an improbable line up the steep North Face of Hallett Peak, making it a great option for beginners who are interested in climbing a big mountain face.
Northeast Ridge, Sharkstooth (5.6+, 7 pitches): A striking line up the edge of the formidable Sharkstooth Tower, this route has steep climbing with cracks and laybacking to a cool summit in a remote canyon of the park.
North Ridge, Spearhead (5.6+, 8 pitches): One of the best alpine climbs in Colorado, the North Ridge of the Spearhead climbs cracks and slabs up to a final crux finger crack before topping out on a summit surrounded by the high peaks of Glacier Gorge, including Longs Peak.
Great Dihedral, Hallett Peak (5.7, 6 pitches): This route is a great introduction to the alpine rock of Rocky Mountain National Park for climbers with some experience traditional climbing elsewhere.
Culp-Bossier, Hallett Peak (5.8+, 8 pitches): A long and challenging route, the Culp-Bossier takes a bold line directly up the North Face of Hallett Peak, which is one of the most photographed and dramatic walls in the lower 48.
South Face, Petit Grepon (5.8+, 8 pitches): One of the 50 Classic Climbs of North America, this route is easily attainable for climbers with some basic trad climbing experience, since the difficult climbing isn’t sustained. The summit is a tiny block perched high in one of the remote canyons of the national park.
South Face, Zowie (5.9, 6 pitches): This climb has one of the shortest approaches in Rocky Mountain National Park
Casual Route, Longs Peak (5.10a, 10 pitches): The easiest route up the Diamond face on Longs Peak (14,259’), the “Casual Route” is a serious undertaking, with difficult climbing above 13,000 feet, and is a major feather in any climber’s cap. A lifetime achievement for many.
