COLORADO SPRINGS CLIMBING FIELD GUIDE
On the Edge of Red Stone: Climb Garden of the Gods' Classic Routes
A four-hour outing showcasing three hallmark climbs—Montezuma's Tower, New Era and West Point Crack—on the dramatic sandstone formations of Garden of the Gods.
On the Edge of Red Stone: Climb Garden of the Gods' Classic Routes.
Garden of the Gods is a unique climbing area full of history and interesting climbing features. Choose between classic routes: Montezuma's Tower offers a couple of short pitches with a wildly exposed perch on a teetering tower; New Era is a three-pitch, perfect desert crack that leads to the summit of Grey Rock; and West Point Crack, rated 5.9, mixes styles across three pitches to reach the summit of South Gateway, with a squeeze chimney and a memorable lean on the final pitch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Red sandstone towers in a historic park
Garden of the Gods presents dramatic, teetering fins and towers—an uncommon climbing setting where history and striking rock form a compact playground for short multi-pitch routes.
Montezuma's Tower & New Era: classic, airy lines
Montezuma's Tower rewards a few exposed pitches with an unmatched sense of position; New Era delivers three pitches of clean crack climbing up to the summit of Grey Rock.
West Point Crack: variety and a memorable squeeze
West Point Crack (5.9) mixes techniques across three pitches, including a favored squeeze chimney and a bold lean on the final pitch to reach South Gateway's summit.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The outing concentrates on a single classic climb in a concentrated, dramatic setting: short approaches, a handful of pitches on clean sandstone features, and compact summits that reward commitment with memorable exposure and views.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing fits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring transportation to the climbing sites or your lodging, personal clothing and footwear appropriate for climbing, personal snacks and water, trip insurance, and guide gratuities; other costs not associated with services provided by the Colorado Climbing Company are the participant's responsibility.
Meeting location varies by route and operator logistics—confirm the meeting point when you book and plan transportation accordingly.
Plan for guide gratuities and any extra expenses not covered by the operator; bring your own food, water and personal gear.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the outing take?
The trip is listed at approximately 4 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
How many people are allowed per booking?
Bookings are limited to up to 3 people.
Where do we meet for the climb?
The meeting location varies; confirm the exact meeting point with the operator when you book.
What should I bring with me?
Bring transportation, personal clothing and footwear, snacks and water, trip insurance, and budget for guide gratuities and any additional non-operator costs.