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Quick Facts

China Wall Road

Beginning Elevation:	8,760 Feet (2730.7 Meters) Intersection with Tarryall Road
Difficulty:	Easy
Elevation Gain:	400 Feet (124.7 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	8,400 Feet (2618.5 Meters)
Length:	2.0 Miles (3.2 Kilometers)
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 137 Pikes Peak, Canon City
Road Number:	212
Usage:	Moderate
Vehicle Accessibility:	High-clearance, 4WD Vehicle

Outfitters and Guides

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General Description

Beautiful rock outcroppings dominate the scenery throughout this well-known rock climbing area. You may primitive camp in the area if you wish. However, Spruce Grove campground is just two miles further north on County Road 77. China Wall Road is short, approximately 2.5 miles one way. It begins on the Tarryall Road and descends into the Tarryall Creek drainage.

Directions from Highway 24: From US Highway 24 (west of Lake George) turn north onto County Road 77 (Tarryall Road). Follow County Road 77 about 12 miles to the China Wall turnoff, Forest Road 212. Interesting side route: Forest Road 204, also a 4WD route, takes you through yet more rock formations, then down a VERY STEEP 4WD hill, and then through some rolling hills to the Tarryall Road.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Dispersed Camping	China Wall Road	Yes
	Rock Climbing	China Wall Road	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	China Wall Road	Yes
	Horseback Riding	China Wall Road	Yes
	Scenic Driving	China Wall Road	Yes