We talked to the nice people at the Hidden Valley Dude Ranch and they kindly escorted accross the ranch. MORE INFO >>>
They were so nice I thought they might offer us their horses! Back in the day, if you showed up at the gate, someone would come out to meet you. It's worth it for this cool crag.
West facing outcropping with slab and crack climbing. Only one route to my knowledge so far but might have potential for new routes.
Getting There
Either avoid private land by staying high on the slope above the Hidden Valley Dude Ranch - hike up on the south side of Hellen's Dome, et al then head south. A pretty bleak approach. Better yet, ask permission to cross.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Infidel:
The Infidel 5.11b/c R Trad, 4 pitches, 350 feet, Grade III
Pitch one - Climb the 5.9+ slab protected by one 5/16th inch bolt that leads to the prominent double hand cracks.Pitch two - Climb the double cracks (5.8) up into the right-facing dihedral.Pitch three - ID the left-tending, rising traverse. Climb out of the dihedral onto the face protected by bolts. Then climb the thin crack and face holds (5.11) to gain the belay ledge.Pitch four - Climb the beautiful 5.9 hand crack to the summit....[more]Browse More Classics in CO
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