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East Animas/Turtle Lake RMZ

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East Animas/Turtle Lake RMZ

East Animas/Turtle Lake RMZ

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Overview

East Animas/ Turtle Lake provides great rock climbing opportunities close to town. It is located north of Durango and right off of the road. Mostly known for bouldering with a scattered variety of difficulties. From there you can also access the Turtle Lake cliffs, located right above the bouldering area and is less frequently visited. The turtle lake cliffs have a variety of routes to choose from. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.

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Reservable

No

Sites available

Tent-focused

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Map & Nearby

Nearest town

La Plata County, CO

Nearest major city

Denver, CO

~228 miles away

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