Coal Creek Boulders

While people have occasionally played around on the blocks in Coal Basin in the past, climbers have now started looking at the area in a new light. What was once seen as a mess of bad landings is now made more friendly by the use of several pads.

The rock for the most part is excellent; a super hard sandstone. The boulders sit in a talus field, and as such, some of the landings require several pads/spotters to be safe. There are still many undone/unrecorded problems. It's amazing the 345 boulder went unnoticed for so long.

Take the county road for several miles, past the large red cliffs, until you come to an obvious talus/boulder field on the right. Park in the large pullout and walk back up towards the boulders.

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(This is a little rough, but it should point you in the right direction.)

Map of the Coal Creek Boulders

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