Rock Climbing in Weston, Colorado

Weston, Colorado sits in the Purgatoire River valley along Highway 12, and the rock climbing here is defined by two main areas: Stonewall and North Lake South. Stonewall is the more prominent of the two, a long volcanic ridge of welded tuff that produces the kind of featured, juggy climbing you don't find everywhere in Colorado. Routes like Elephant Ears, Truck Stop Crank, Runaway Truck Ramp, and Pay Before you Pump give you a sense of the range here — the naming convention alone tells you this is a locals' crag with a sense of humor. North Lake South rounds out the options with additional sport and trad lines. With 12 active listings across both areas, Weston isn't a destination you'd fly across the country for on climbing alone, but if you're road-tripping the Highway of Legends corridor or based in Trinidad (about 20 miles east), it's a legitimate half-day or full-day stop with enough variety to keep intermediate climbers busy. The rock quality at Stonewall is generally solid, and the setting — open ridge with views down into the valley — is worth the drive regardless.