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The Big Five Rock Climbing
Routes in The Big Five
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A Committee of Two S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Call Me Bwana S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Cape Buffalo S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Dumbo S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Harvey S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Hungry, Hungry Hippos S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Leopard, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Lion King S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Pink Elephants On Parade S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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White Rhino S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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| Elevation: | 7,205 ft |
| GPS: |
39.74349, -105.40865 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 23,677 total · 231/month |
| Shared By: | Greg Hand on Nov 28, 2015 |
| 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
Access Issue: Private Property - be aware & respectful
Details
Per Daniel Dunn, Stewardship Manager, Boulder Climbing Community ((803) 443-8822): this crag is on private property. The landowners are aware of the climbing on their property and continue to allow access for rock climbers. It is critical for long term access that everyone who climbs here is respectful and does their part to keep the crag in good shape. For more information on how to be a good steward, check out the Climber's Pact from Access Fund.
Description
The Big Five has moderate climbing on steep rock with big holds. It is a new cliff. Bring a brush, and wear a helmet.
L->R:
A. Dumbo, 4, 1p, 40', bolts.
B. Harvey , 6, 1p, 60', bolts.
C. Pink Elephants On Parade, 8+, 1p, 60', bolts.
D. The Leopard, 8, 1p, 60', bolts.
E. A Committee of Two, 9-, 1p, 60', bolts.
F. Lion King, 9+, 1p, 100', bolts.
G. Hungry, Hungry Hippos, 8, 1p, 100', bolts.
H. Call Me Bwana, 10-, 1p, 100', bolts.
I. White Rhino, 8, 1p, 100', bolts.
J. Cape Buffalo, 8, 1p, 100', bolts.
L->R:
A. Dumbo, 4, 1p, 40', bolts.
B. Harvey , 6, 1p, 60', bolts.
C. Pink Elephants On Parade, 8+, 1p, 60', bolts.
D. The Leopard, 8, 1p, 60', bolts.
E. A Committee of Two, 9-, 1p, 60', bolts.
F. Lion King, 9+, 1p, 100', bolts.
G. Hungry, Hungry Hippos, 8, 1p, 100', bolts.
H. Call Me Bwana, 10-, 1p, 100', bolts.
I. White Rhino, 8, 1p, 100', bolts.
J. Cape Buffalo, 8, 1p, 100', bolts.
Getting There
The upper cliff at the Safari area. All climbs begin from Sun Tan Ledge.
To get to Sun Tan Ledge, you can climb one of the Little Five routes, or you can hike up the loose gully on the left until you reach the level of the large tree. Then perform an exposed traverse to the right on big holds. Just be careful. This is probably not suitable for dogs.
To get to Sun Tan Ledge, you can climb one of the Little Five routes, or you can hike up the loose gully on the left until you reach the level of the large tree. Then perform an exposed traverse to the right on big holds. Just be careful. This is probably not suitable for dogs.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Big Five
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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