Outdoor Climbing in Clear Creek Canyon - Golden, CO

Join us for Summer Night Heights!

This summer we are expanding our outdoor programming! This is a great opportunity to gain experience climbing on real rock in a variety of settings with a small group. Since the character of each crag is unique, and each approach is unique, we will give a description of both to help you determine if the location will work for you. Please reach out with questions or concerns. All participants are welcome regardless of age, gender, or ability. We will focus on every participant as an individual and encourage each climber to push their unique and personal comfort zones. No experience needed!

The Accessibility Crag is virtually in the parking lot and is wheelchair accessible. This crag has a variety of grades which we will have rigged for top-roping. The climbs here are between 40-60 feet in length and are slabby in nature. This crag receives all day sun. 

We will cover the basics of rope work, belay commands, climber movement, and crag etiquette so that a first time climber or seasoned veteran, can become confidant in the vertical environment. The benefits of climbing have been proven to help a wide range of disabilities such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), limb loss/limb difference, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

We welcome any and all disabilities and look forward to giving back to our community. Benefits of rock climbing include physical and mental aspects such as practice of fine motor skills, coordination of movements, balance, and core control as well as problem solving and mental focus. 

Where: Accessibility Crag (Tunnel 5), Clear Creek Canyon, Golden CO 

How to Get There: Park at Tunnel 5 parking area, the new paved lot by the bathroom on the west side of the tunnel. Hike downstream on the Peaks to Plains Trail for about 5 seconds, and you'll arrive at the crag on the righthand side of the trail.

When: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM MST

Cost: no cost and all equipment is required. Registration is mandatory.

Climbers are encouraged to wear comfortable and flexible clothing, conducive to fitness/recreation. Equipment is provided, including harnesses and shoes.