Red Garden Wall in Eldorado Canyon
Essential Resources

Maps & Climbing Guides

Everything you need to explore and climb in Eldorado Canyon

Climbing Guidebooks

Comprehensive guides to help you navigate Eldorado Canyon's world-class climbing

Eldorado Canyon: A Climbing Guide

Steve Levin4th Edition, 2024
5.0(127)

The definitive guide to Eldorado Canyon climbing, featuring over 1,000 routes with detailed topos, approach info, and historical notes.

1000+ routesDetailed toposGPS coordinatesHistorical essays

Eldorado Canyon Climbing

NextAscentDigital Edition, 2023
4.8(94)

Modern digital guidebook with interactive features, regular updates, and comprehensive route information for Eldorado Canyon.

Digital formatRegular updatesInteractive mapsPhoto topos

Best Climbs: Denver & Boulder

Stewart M. Green2nd Edition, 2018
4.5(89)

Features the best routes in the Denver-Boulder area, including a substantial section on Eldorado Canyon's classic climbs.

200+ routesMultiple areasDifficulty ratingsSeasonal info

Support Local Shops

We encourage you to purchase guidebooks from local Boulder climbing shops. Your support helps maintain the local climbing community and these shops often have the most current editions in stock.

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Park Maps & Trail Guides

Download official maps to help plan your visit and navigate the canyon

PDF

Climbing Areas Overview Map

Overview map showing major climbing areas including The Bastille, Redgarden Wall, Wind Tower, and West Ridge

2.8 MBUpdated: 2023
PDF

Eldorado State Park Brochure

Detailed information about the park, including parking areas, shuttle stops, and approach trails for all climbing sectors

2.1 MBUpdated: 2024

Effective Risk Management

Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. These resources are meant to supplement, not replace, proper training and experience. Always climb within your abilities and follow Leave No Trace principles.

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