Lookout Mountain Crag
Near Golden
- 12 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10a
- Mixed · Sport · Trad
Lookout Mountain Crag is a climbing area in Windy Saddle Park on county land in Colorado, about 0.1 mile from the Crimson Tide Wall and 0.3 mile from The Twilight Zone. The land is managed by the county, and the crag sits among several other climbing areas and trails within a short walk. The climbing here is a mix of styles, with 12 routes in total. Five are sport routes, five are mixed, and two are trad. Grades run from 5.6 up to 5.10-, with the 5.6 Face and 5.7 Dihedral among the easier options. The 5.10 Crack, also known as "Thin Fingers," is the hardest of the listed routes. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 76°F, while July averages about 87°F. Nearby, the Welch Ditch Trail and Clear Creek Trail are within a mile, and Clear Creek RV Park is about 0.6 mile away. Dakota Ridge RV Park is about 3 miles off.
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