Last year my kids, now 2 and 5, were really into dinosaurs so we spent a lot of time at dinosaur ridge. I spent a lot of time chasing after them and bringing them down the slabs along the road since there are signs all over that say "no climbing".

Where could I find this kind of climbing on the front range. The only thing I can come up with is the E. Face of Whale's tail in Eldo but with all of this rock we have there must be more.

Criteria:
Very close to a road, easy approach.
Safe area at bottom to gear up.
Low angle ( 4th to easy 5th )
Top rope length, lets say 30+ feet.

I'd say Gregory Canyon. Single pitch, rock just like the Whales Tail, TR access from the back, easy climbs, it's open from the Raptors, and like a 5 minute approach.

WATCH OUT FOR POISON IVY!!

I've taken young kids to Castle Rock and climbed up the little area left of the 5.5/5.6 chimney. It's pretty easy to top rope, as well, with gear.

Red Rock Canyon down in the Springs will fit your needs. The approach is probably about 5 minutes on a pretty flat gravel trail (almost road). You do have to lead the route to set up a TR on most routes, I think, and you'll need the free permit. Almost as many rules as Boulder, too!

what about good old flagstaff?

- great bouldering for the parents
- dogs run free (if you have one)
- all aspects (sun/shade)
- short walk
- picnic dinner (with beer of course!)
- many slabs on the backsides of boulder problems
(you will just have to poke around...)

i know on the east side of the rocks near the y traverse,
and down by the monkey traverse (either to the north or south)
is some slabs.

Thank you everyone! Thanks Boulder Charles. I should have thought of Castle Rock myself. Higher up in the canyon as well, can be a little cooler. These are great suggestions.

Keep 'em coming.