TRACY'S CLIMBING SITE
Castlewood Canyon












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Directions:  There are 2 entrances to the park.  Depending on the area in which you will be climbing, you should choose your entrance accordingly, unless you are a big fan of a long approach.  To access the park via the West Entrance from Denver:  Take I-25 South to Castle Rock and take exit 161 to Founders Parkway.  Then take HW 86 East, approximately 8 miles to Franktown.  The West Entrance is just before the Franktown stoplight.  To access the park via the East Entrance: continue to the stoplight mentioned above and turn right (South).  You will soon see the sign for the East Entrance.

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Darin on TR, Wendell Spire, Phalloid Void, 5.10 b/c

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Me working Elf Jusm Dihedral, South Canyon Point, 5.11a
















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Darin belaying

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Wil resting. . .I mean belaying. :-)

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Me screwing around on lead, Wendell Spire, Noodlers Nightmare, 5.6