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Access via Boulder Falls closed MORE INFO >>> Boulder Falls is open to tourists but the slope and approach to Lower Dream Canyon remains closed until further notice. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

BETA PHOTO: Plotinus Wall, middle.

Description 

These routes are in the middle of Plotinus Wall, to the right of the giant obvious corner.

L->R:

A. The Scientist, 11-, 1p, 80', 8 bolts, green & blue Aliens. Thin slab.
B. Plotinus, 10, 1p, 80', gear. Follow rising crack.
C. Rama, 11-, 1p, 110', 3 bolts & small-to-medium gear. V-shaped corner.
D. Lucid Dreaming, 13-, 1p, 8 bolts. Arete.

On a short wall down below:

E. I Have a Dream, 11-, 1p, 40', 4 bolts.

Getting There 

Follow the approach for Plotinus Wall. It will take you to the wall just below The Scientist.

The Classics

Featured Route For Middle

The Scientist 5.11a/b  CO : Boulder Canyon : ... : Middle

This is a three star route that takes a direct line up the beautiful clean slab just left of "Rama" on the Plotinus Wall. Clip the first bolt and make a nice move up to the second bolt. Make a difficult move past the second bolt, then a another dicey move to reach the crack. Place the Aliens and move up over a small roof. Follow the line of bolts up the clean face to a two-bolt anchor. One of the best slab pitches in the canyon. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO