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The Rudder Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Rudder

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East Face T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b

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Elevation:	7,432 ft
GPS:	39.95865, -105.29014 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Mark Roth on Oct 20, 2016
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: 2024 Crag Closures & Temporary Trail and Raptor Closures Details

The usual crags are closed for climbing for raptor nesting:

See: bouldercolorado.gov/service….

Click here for the trail closures. Some are M-F, some are 24/7. These impact the Bear Canyon/Fern Canyon regions primarily:

flatironsclimbing.org/tempo…

Click here bouldercolorado.gov/service… for the latest in raptor closures.

Description

The Rudder is a low angle formation hidden in the trees on the north side of The Keel. The east face looks filthy with lichen, moss, and pine needles, but it is actually a fun scramble.