Real Hidden Valley Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 6,894 ft |
GPS: |
39.74303, -105.34678 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | chinos Garlough on Apr 3, 2013 |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work
Details
Please be aware of the annual raptor seasonal closures!
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…
Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…
The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.
Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:
Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…
Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…
The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.
Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:
Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Description
The main wall of the area offers a handful of sport routes.
L->R:
A. Paper Tiger, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
B. Clam Power, 10+, 1p, 70', bolts.
C. Odelay, 10, 1p, 55', bolts.
D. Debra, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
Below
A. Natural Weaknesses, 8 (or 10- PG-13), 1p, 40', TR or gear.
B. Tropicalia , 9-, 1p, 30', bolts.
L->R:
A. Paper Tiger, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
B. Clam Power, 10+, 1p, 70', bolts.
C. Odelay, 10, 1p, 55', bolts.
D. Debra, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
Below
A. Natural Weaknesses, 8 (or 10- PG-13), 1p, 40', TR or gear.
B. Tropicalia , 9-, 1p, 30', bolts.
Classic Climbing Routes at Real Hidden Valley
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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