The Blocky Lost Johnson

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The Blocky Lost Johnson is a sport climbing route in Rifle Mountain Park, located near Rifle, Colorado. The climb sits at an elevation of 5,701 feet and is classified as difficult. It features fixed draws and requires a 70-meter rope for the descent. The route links three distinct sections: Blocky Horror Picture Show, Lost and Found, and Dirty Johnson. Climbers start on Blocky Horror Picture Show (rated 12d) and proceed through the upper crux of Lost and Found (12b). The final section enters Dirty Johnson (12c), characterized by endurance climbing with no single hard moves but requiring sustained effort. The total length is approximately 120 feet. The route offers high-quality limestone holds, including pockets and crimps. Access is through Rifle Mountain Park, which requires a daily or season entry pass. Parking is available in designated areas. The area allows pets and is open year-round, though it sees higher traffic on weekends from May through September. The rock quality varies by aspect, with some walls offering blocky cave-style climbing on pile rock.