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Season raptor closures MORE INFO >>> The following areas are closed from March 1-July 31 or until further notice: Twin Owls, Rock One, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, Sheep Mountain, Thunder Buttress, The Parish, Lightning Rock and Checkerboard Rock are currently closed. The closures include the named rock formations and the areas extending 100 yards surrounding the base of the formation. This includes all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes and climber's access trails to the formation. Alligator Rock is also closed. www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm 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

From the S. Note the notch in the summit...from w...

Description 

This is a small spire located just to the West of Fin City. It catches your eye primarily as you sit atop Fin City looking W about 100 feet. You notice the natural notch in the skinny summit and wonder about a simul-rappel...and you notice a bit of white and wonder if someone has gone there before you. So, you wander over, find at least 3 lines to ascend, pick one, and find that the white was evidence that a bird enjoyed that spot for a while.

The left side of the South face (seen in the photo) had a nice lieback but it seemed like a #5 or 4.5 Camalot would be prudent.

Nonetheless, it can provide for another moderate pitch or 3 if you happen to be in the vicinity.

Descent is by simul-rappel, which may be the best part.

Note, there seems to be plenty of rock for the exploring in this area.

Getting There 

Hike north from the parking lot towards Gem Lake. At the T intersection, head east. Go to where the trail goes past the closest spot to Crescent Wall. Cross the draw where the draw between the trail & Crescent Wall is shallowest. Hike up as for Fin City.

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Fun, Not Fin 5.7  CO : Lumpy Ridge : Not Fin But Fun

This is one of 3 ways to the top of this little, granite spire. This picks probably the line of least resistance up this small formation up the S side. Ascend an variable corner with feet on the slab and hands in the corner. Gain an easier groove above, jump into the notch, and get lowered about 8 ft to a ledge on the N face. Belay.Descent is via a simul rappel.Perhaps a star is generous, but it felt worth the effort, since we were in the area....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO