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BETA PHOTO: South of Hellen's Dome is the Lost Creek Slab. A t...

Description 

Referred to as the "Inner Platte" in some guidebooks, this area has the South Platte's largest collection of granite domes. The settings are generally very pleasant and the approaches short. Areas definitely worth visiting include: Sheep Rock, Helen's Dome, Baby Helen and Acid Rock.

The climbing, the quality and texture of the rock is somewhat unlike that of the rest of the Platte. Knobs, feldspar crystals and dyke's provide superb friction and face climbing. Its similar but much more featured than the climbing compared to The Dome in the Catherdral Spires area. Helen's Dome and Acid rock also have some good crack climbs as well.

The Molly Gulch Campground is closed indefinitely due to the Hayman Fire. Please see the USFS for details.

Getting There 

Please refer to the individual areas for specific details on how to find them.

The Classics

Featured Route For Goose Creek/Molly Gulch Campground

Tour De Platte 5.10a/b PG13  CO : South Platte : ... : Velcro Wall

Any combination of routes, starting with Helens Dome, then Acid Rock, and finally the Velcro Wall to the summit of Sheep Rock. Only one rappel to descend, from the summit down Acid Crack. The classic and original Tour De Platte is my favorite because it is easier on the toes, requires gear-placing skills, and has the good rock. Start with Buffalo Tears on Helen's, then Four Eyes on Acid Rock, and then Acid Crack to the Summit. Once Sheep Just Wanna Hav...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO

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Lost Valley view.	BETA PHOTO: Lost Valley from above Goose Creek.	BETA PHOTO: OK guys, you put in a lot of work, what do you cal...
The massif from FR 211.	A little bit of rock.	Sheeprock, Acid Rock and Helen's Dome from their p...