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Due to ongoing renovations, the Rec Center's main entrance has been temporarily relocated. Please use the east-side entrance at the top of Stadium Drive.
On football game days at Folsom Field, all Rec Center visitors must use the north-side entrance.
Upcoming Impact Date: Saturday, Oct. 3
Plan ahead and follow posted signage for the most direct route into the Rec Center.
Transportation
Driving to campus
°Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is 30 minutes from downtown Denver, one hour from Fort Collins and Greeley, one hour and 45 minutes from Colorado Springs,Ìýfive hours from Grand Junction andÌýone hourÌýfrom DIA.Ìý
Parking
If you are driving to campus with a relative/friend on the first day of your trip, be sure to locate the areas on the map which indicate parking closest to the Recreation Center. The large parking garage at 18th and Euclid will have more available spots than the other metered spots along the streets. There is also a large parking garage at the southeast corner of Colorado and Regent Drive.
Temporary permits
Parking Services on campus offers day and week-long temporary parking permits. If you are bringing a car to campus, you may want to stop by their office at 1050 Regent Dr.Ìýor call them at 303-735-7275 to purchase a temporary permit for when you're on your trip.
Traveling from the airport
There are severalÌýoptions for ground transportation to and from °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï andÌýDenverÌýInternational Airport (DIA). The trip between DIA and °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï takes about one hour. The bus and shuttle systems are both very reliable, efficient and clean. We don't suggest that you take a taxi since it can be rather expensive. Please note that none of these options are affiliate with CU or the Outdoor Program.
Bus
Regional Transportation District (RTD) public buses:Ìý

The ride to °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï takes approximately one and a half hours. The bus makes several stops along Broadway before arriving at the main bus terminal. If you are coming directly to the Rec Center, exit at Euclid and Broadway (by the UMC). You may need to contact your hotel or a taxi to arrange additional transportation to your desired location. You can also visit the RTD website atÌýÌýand click on skyride.
Shuttle
The Supershuttle:Ìý(private company)
The Supershuttle vans provide a little more personalized service by delivering you directly to your desired location. You need to make reservations with Supershuttle for the day you plan to travel. ShuttlesÌýtake approximately one hour and twenty minutes.ÌýYou canÌývisit their website atÌý.
Courtesy Vehicles (private company)
If you're staying at a hotel prior to the first day of CU in the Rockies, you might check to see if they offer a courtesy shuttle from the airport.
Uber and Lyft: (private company)
Contact Info
Outdoor Program
303-492-6080
Outdoor Program EmailÌýÌýÌý
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Hours: Climbing Gym and Rental Center
- Monday: 9 a.m.–7Ìýp.m.
- Tuesday–Friday:Ìý9 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m.–10Ìýp.m.
- Sunday: 12–10Ìýp.m.
Fall break hours
- Saturday–Sunday, November 20–21: 12–8Ìýp.m.
- Monday–Tuesday, November 22–23: 10Ìýa.m.–8Ìýp.m.
- Wednesday, November 24: 10Ìýa.m.–4Ìýp.m.
- Thursday–Friday, November 25–26: CLOSED
- Saturday–Sunday, November 27–28: 12–8Ìýp.m.