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North Cheyenne Canon Rockfall?

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Chris Dickson · · Telluride, CO · Joined May 2011 · Points: 678

I heard a rumor that there was some considerable rockfall in North Cheyenne Canon from the heavy rains... An estimated 50 tons of rock fell around the corner from Crack Parallel, and its buried part of the access trail? Can anyone substantiate this rumor or provide more details? I know the entrance has been closed due to the flooding, and we all know the chossy nature of the Canon, but I would love to learn more info!

Tim Stich · · Colorado Springs, Colorado · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 1,520

No access to the canyon, so we can't go check it out. I tried to drive in on Sunday and they had a police car with a road block.

dancesatmoonrise · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 695

I wish I could answer your question. However, I do have some related photos of the Gold Camp and High Drive areas.

Captain Jacks parking lot:



Gold Camp Road washout:









One of four washouts on High Drive:



England · · Colorado Springs · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 270

I live at the mouth of the Canon, and things are pretty tore up around here. They are not even giving a timeline for re-opening. I haven't heard about this rockfall, but now I'm supper interested....also I'm a ninja! ;)

H BL · · Colorado · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 95

CRAP! Glad you posted. I was going to take my son up there this weekend to work his cleaning.

dancesatmoonrise · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 695

An officer stationed at the CC entrance today said they may have the road open as early as tomorrow.

Tim Stich · · Colorado Springs, Colorado · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 1,520
England wrote:I haven't heard about this rockfall, but now I'm supper interested....also I'm a ninja! ;)
Well, hurry up and finish your supper and ninja on in there for a report.
Kelli Deeter · · Longmont, CO · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 5

Thank you for sharing your photos dancesatmoonrise. Wad ar Red Rock Canyon to hike yesterday. Saw some of the damage, and the now full reservoir. Have you heard about access to Turkey Rocks?

dancesatmoonrise · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 695
dancesatmoonrise wrote:An officer stationed at the CC entrance today said they may have the road open as early as tomorrow.
Called P&R today. They said the officer was misinformed. They did not think the road was going to open soon. FEMA comes in to survey things tomorrow. I'm guessing they'll know more by early next week.

Kelli, I've read that the Platte didn't get hit like the front range, and that things don't look too bad up there. May be headed up that way in the next few days. You're welcome to join us.
Steven N · · CO · Joined Dec 2004 · Points: 80

I just a Gazette article saying that due to all the damge to the roads, the park is indefinitely closed :(

James Crump · · Canyon Lake, TX · Joined Dec 2008 · Points: 200

The Splatte was good Saturday as far as Sheeps Nose... No road issues at all coming down from Pine Junction.

Chris Dickson · · Telluride, CO · Joined May 2011 · Points: 678

Finally got up there a few minutes ago and checked in with the cop stationed at the gate. He said it was supposed to open today, but should be opening up tomorrow. Whether this info is reliable... not sure. The main issue sees to be fixing roads. I asked about the rockfall, but the officer didn't know. He said even once the road opens up, trails may remain closed until the Parks and Rec people can get in and assess damage. Currently, it sounds like just the city's D.O.T. is working on the roads.

Definitely potential for some ninja sleuthing, though. I encourage anyone who can provide us with more info to do so!

Tom-onator · · trollfreesociety · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 790

Within the links below are video footage of the damage.

fox21news.com/m/news/story?…

kktv.com/news/headlines/Cit…

Chris Dickson · · Telluride, CO · Joined May 2011 · Points: 678

Man, with Old Stage Road closed indefinitely (the road near the Broadmoor Stables washed out), and North Cheyenne Canon closed for a good long time, where is a climber to go for some local granite climbing? Guess we will all have to flock to the goodness that is the South Platte. Turkey is lovely this time of the year.

Skullybones · · Desert SW · Joined May 2013 · Points: 46

Get acquainted with eleven mile.

Chris Dickson · · Telluride, CO · Joined May 2011 · Points: 678

I'm well acquainted with 11mile, just not crazy about the fee. I still think the Platte is where its at, but will likely be overrun with climbing from the northern Front Range this fall.

Andrew Sharpe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2009 · Points: 25

Since conditions are being discussed, how is access to Red Rock Canyon Open Space? I'm thinking about spending the weekend down there in about two weeks.

Tom-onator · · trollfreesociety · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 790
rangerdrew wrote:Since conditions are being discussed, how is access to Red Rock Canyon Open Space? I'm thinking about spending the weekend down there in about two weeks.
Drew,
The access to RRCOS was not affected by the recent storms.
The parking lot was packed yesterday around 4:30 pm while driving back into town on Hwy 24.
Daniel H Bryant · · Colorado Springs, CO · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 320

I was at RRCOS friday. The lake/dam is full and the climbing was good. The trails are a bit washed out, but no problem for climbing folk.
Since the rain washed away all the chalk, it made the climbs more fun in my opinion.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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