Touch 'N' Go stands as a well-loved single-pitch climb in Eldorado Canyon, offering a direct taste of the area’s rugged rock and hands-on trad challenges. Sitting just beneath the notable roof routes at Redgarden Wall, this climb serves as both a reliable standalone adventure and a favored warm-up for longer routes like Naked Edge or Anthill Direct. The approach brings you through a shaded, forested corner, where the trail skirts C’est La Vie and Genesis, eventually revealing the base of the climb at the roof’s edge.

From the start, the route demands careful footwork and precise protection placements. The initial challenge is a hand traverse beneath a modest roof that dares you to test your gear skills—placing a #2 Friend or slipping a threaded nut into a narrow hole will safeguard this first crux. After rounding the roof’s lip, the climb eases into thin but steady opposing flakes leading to a comfortable ledge and groove. This spot is an ideal anchor point for belayers, especially if your second climber needs a breather before tackling the final section.

Continuing up, the groove bends left into an obtuse dihedral lined with fingerlocks so clean they seem designed for perfect purchase. A bulging section near the dihedral’s top presents a second crux, where a small cam snugly fits into a pod nestled in the corner, allowing confident protection. The climb finishes at a bolted belay with views that stretch across the park’s iconic rocky spires.

Descending from Touch 'N' Go offers several options, depending on your gear and comfort level. A double-rope rappel from the main anchor sets you down smoothly, but a single 70m rope will just barely reach the ground if managed carefully. Alternatively, more technical rappels involve stepping down to the anchor at the top of the Scratch and Sniff pitch before lowering off twice more. Some climbers choose to traverse to the second pitch of Redguard, using established bolt chains to rappel. These varied options require attention to rope length and anchor positioning, highlighting the need to plan your descent well ahead.

For those looking to explore beyond the standard line, three dihedrals to the right of the start offer less-than-ideal but climbable variations, each carrying similar difficulty. A standout detour named Bolting for Glory pushes the boundaries by following the initial groove then veering straight up a 5.10a face bolted section, adding a bold sport climbing flavor to the route before reconnecting with the main belay.

Touch 'N' Go encapsulates the texture of Eldorado’s sandstone cliffs: gritty, precise, and rewarding. Its blend of technical shots, accessible length, and multiple descent strategies makes it a practical choice for climbers preparing for bigger objectives or seeking a quality session in a world-renowned spot. Be ready with a rack emphasizing small stoppers, TCUs, and cams up to #2.5 to face its protection demands confidently. Approaching this climb during less crowded weekdays or cooler seasons will enhance the experience, as the rock takes on a different mood with shifting light and airflow.

Whether new to Eldorado or returning for another dose of Colorado’s climbing magic, Touch 'N' Go delivers engaging moves and reliable protection on a route that remains firmly grounded while teasing the edges of adventure.