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South Platte climbing
South Platte climbing, Colorado — 3,019 climbs across 8 named crags, with sport, trad, bouldering and top-rope breakdowns, a full grade spread, and a family-friendly score of 4/5 (est.). Top crags: Devil's Head, Staunton State Park, Rampart Range Road.
3,019Total climbs
8Named crags
1,086Routes ≤5.9
1 h 10 minDrive from Denver (est.)
1 h 5 minDrive from Parker (est.)
39.202, -105.312Coordinates
Climbing styles
Grade spread
Family-friendly — est. 4/5
4 / 5 Great with kids. Staunton State Park is the family anchor here: Staunton Rocks has easier routes without a long hike, and Campground Rock near the Meadow lot is used for kids' events.
- 1,086 routes ≤5.9 and 265 top-rope climbs across the area
- State-park amenities at Staunton — parking, restrooms, picnic areas
- Other South Platte crags run wilder, so pick the wall, not just the area
Note combines OpenBeta grade/style counts with known family beta for this area. Not a safety rating: check the specific wall's approach, base, and current access before bringing a small child.
Before you go — permits & chalk
Staunton State Park, inside this area, needs a Colorado state park pass: $10/day per vehicle, or the $29/year Keep Colorado Wild pass for Colorado residents. No separate climbing permit.
Always confirm on the official site — rules change.
Crags in South Platte
Staunton State Park
Rampart Range Road
Elevenmile Canyon
| Route | Grade | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Blerg | 5.8 | Sport |
| Haircase | 5.11b | Trad |
| In Two Deep | 5.10a | Trad |
| Cake Walk | 5.5 | Trad |
| Persistence | 5.9+ | Sport |
| Arch Rock Route | 5.8 | Trad |
| Smiley Face | 5.6 | Sport |
| Frown-E Face | 5.9+ | Top rope |
| Duck Face | 5.7 | Sport |
| Zorro's Cave | 5.9 | Trad |
| Arch Rock Direct | 5.7 | SportTrad |
| Pride of Sweden | 5.10c | Sport |
| Sticks and Stones | 5.7+ | Trad |
| Middle Meanie Crack | 5.7 | Trad |
A sample of real routes from this crag on OpenBeta — the full list is on OpenBeta.