Clear Creek Canyon:
Clear Creek Canyon is aptly situated along Clear Creek, just west of Golden. The canyon is most well known for its accessible wealth of sport climbs, with a few traditional climbs interspersed. The rock here is a sandy granite, relatively solid but much different and perhaps more unique than the gray sweeps of Boulder Canyon. While the individual areas here tend to be specialized with regard to the route type and difficulty, the canyon as a whole has a variety of ratings.
Location:
From Denver, head out on 6th Ave. and exit into Golden. Turn left on highway 6 into the canyon. Pullouts can be found along the highway, and most approaches are about 5-10 minutes.
What to pack/bring:
- Comfortable shoes and clothes for the weather
- Sun protection
- Munchies, if you would like
- Water, 3 to 4 bottles is recommended