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Shelf Road
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Shelf Road — limestone sport climbing near Cañon City. Prime in spring/fall/winter; the desert gets hot. Classic warm-season-shoulder destination.
🛏️ Where to sleep
- The Bank / Sand Gulch (BLM) — Designated BLM campgrounds at the crag — small fee, vault toilets, first-come
⛽ Fuel
- Cañon City (~12mi) — Fuel + everything on Hwy 50
🛒 Resupply
- Cañon City — Walmart / Safeway — Last full resupply before the crag
🎒 Rest-day fun
- Royal Gorge — Bridge + park nearby if a rest day
🚐 Van logistics
- 💧 Water: No water at the campgrounds — fill jugs in Cañon City before heading up
📝 Dirt road in; fine for the Touareg. Pack out everything — desert leave-no-trace.