Purple Aces 

FA:  Jeff Frizzell, December 1990 Type:  Sport Consensus:  5.11c [details] Length:  1 pitch, 65 feet Views: 244 page views Submitted By: David Tvedt on Apr 17, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Seasonal raptor closure at Monument Area MORE INFO >>> Rock climbing is not allowed 1/4 mile either side of the Monument due to a nesting pair of Golden Eagles. The birds are using Staender Ridge as a perch therefore it is also within the closure area. The trail which is on the backside of the Monument is open to through traffic, but hiking is not allowed around the cliff faces. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

A near continuously challenging route from beginning to end. The crux hits at the 3rd bolt with bulge moves using two odd hueco-like features with cracks inset in them. Finish with another hard (11-) move near the top.

Location 

Starts up past the second "landing"/platform going up the Shipwreck trail.

Protection 

Bolts (aprox. 6) and Rap Anchors.