Elevation: | 6,650 ft | 2,027 m |
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2/1/24: W. McCurry: to protect nesting golden eagles, U.S. FS annual area closures in Boulder Canyon beginning 2/1/24 - Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, Eagle Rock, Security Risk.
USFS lifted closures 7/26/23.
From W. McCurry: 2/10/23 Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk opened. Eagle Rock stayed closed - info: fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news….
W. McCurry, NFS, Arap./Roo. NF: USFS began annual area closures in BC 2/1/23. The closures were Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.
Through 7/31/23, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera will remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.
The Boulder Ranger District with BCC monitors nesting progress & informs climbers about giving the eagles space to raise young.
Fed. & state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting closures. Signs are posted at key access pts into the closed areas. Closure info: fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/eagles.
K. Armstrong, Public Affairs Specialist, Nat'l Forest Service: as of 6/8/21: BC areas reopen after unsuccessful nesting.
K. Armstrong, NF Ranger 7/29/20:
Following a 5 mo. closure to protect nesting eagles, the Roosevelt NF has reopened Eagle Rock.
“The BC eagles successfully raised 1 strong & healthy eaglet this year,” wildlife biologist Aurelia DeNasha, USDA FS. “2 chicks hatched initially, only 1 survived to fledge, which isn’t uncommon in birds of prey.”
Visits to the nest did not reveal the exact cause of death of the 2nd chick, but climber cooperation with closures are crucial to the eagles.
“Golden eagle pairs are most susceptible to disturbance when choosing a nest. These closures allow the birds to pick the best site for survival without impact of other factors, such as human presence. Once chosen, nest sites stays closed until the eagles fledge in late July,” said DeNasha.
After the eagles’ site selection was made, unused areas opened in Apr.
The annual nesting closures include popular rock climbing spots at Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security.
Effective through 7/31/20, the closures protect a long-established golden eagle nesting territory. Happy Hour, Bihedral & Riviera remain open as long as visitors stay out of the closed areas.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving the eagles space to raise their young.
It is against federal & state law to disturb any nesting bird of prey. Only employees, volunteers, & wildlife professionals under an agreement with the FS enter nesting areas for monitoring purposes. This is for the integrity of nest & the safety of the eagles, those conducting surveys, & the public. Visitors help protect wildlife by respecting all closures & leaving immediately if you should accidentally enter one.
For the most current closure information, check signs in the areas, call the Boulder Ranger District office @ 303-541-2500, or visit local climbing websites or fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
As of 4/21/20, Blob Rock, East Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, & Security Risk are open. Eagle Rock stays closed until 7/31/2020 confirmed with Matt Henry, Rec Prog Mgr, FS.
From K. Armstrong, FS Pub Aff, katherine.armstrong@usda.gov, 970-222-7607: 3/20/19, Blob, East Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security are open. Eagle stays closed to climbing & other activities through 7/31/19.
The Boulder Ranger District partners with BCC & AF to monitor nesting progress & to inform climbers.
See - fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
Perennial notice:
Eagle, Blob, Bitty Buttress, & Security will close 2/1 - 7/31 for nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened/lengthened.
Each year, BC raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting 2/1 through 7/31 at Eagle, Security, Blob, & Bitty Buttress. The area is monitored & closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the FS Boulder Ranger District, BCC, & Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/rec…
Description
This is a solid slab that will be cooler than a majority of rocks in the canyon due to its shaded north-facing location. Top access is via a trail shortly west of the rock. There are a number of enticing trad crack routes, many moderate and excellent for beginning trad leaders. Cob has a number of classic climbs on it, put up in the '50s and '60s.
L->R
East Face
A. Scratch?, 12-, 1p, gear.
B. Leave it of Lead It?, 12, 1p, gear.
C. Racing The Sun?, 11 X, 1p, bolt, gear or TR.
D. Devil's Dream, 9, 1p, 70', gear.
E. Eat Left, 10- PG-13, 1p, 50', gear.
F. Eat Right, 10 PG-13, 1p, 50', gear.
G? Budin’s Foundation Crack, 7, 1p, gear.
H?. Body Talk?, 9+, 1p, gear.
I. Othello, 10, 1p, 60', gear.
North Face
J. Ms. Fanny Le- Pump, 11, 1p, gear.
K. Indistinction, 7+, 1p, gear.
L. Right Crack, 6, 1p, gear.
M. Night Vision, 10 PG-13, 2p, gear & bolts.
N. Huston Crack, 9-, 1p, 60', gear.
O. Aid Crack, 10+ R, 1p, 60', gear.
P. Face Route 11- X, 1p, 60', gear.
Q. The Goat, 9, 1p, gear.
R. East Crack, 10-, 2p, gear.
S. North Face Left, 8-, 2p, 210', gear.
T. North Face Center, 7+, 2p, 210', gear.
U. Empor, 8-, 2p, 210', gear.
Northwest bit
V. Variation, 9 R, 2p, 210', gear.
W. Northwest Corner, 8, 2p, 200', gear.
West Face
X. Hurley Direct, 10-, 2p, gear.
Y. Table Scraps, 12-, 1p, 50', gear.
A. Brownies in The Basin, 9+ X, now 9+, 1-2p, bolts & gear.
AA. West Crack?, 9+, 2p, gear.
BB. West Rib, 8, 2p, gear.
CC. West Dihedral, 8, 2p, gear.
DD. Upper West Face, ?
EE. Thunder Road, 12-, 1p, 70', bolts.
FF. Corn on the Cob, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
Getting There
Crossing the stream requires a Tyrolean in high water. There are a few of these along the stream, one of which is very close to Cob Rock.
Descent
Per L Kap: the traditional descent is a walkoff to the west; however, due to the severely degraded and eroded condition of the hillside, a rappel anchor was added to the west of Empor in 2013. It has two bolted rap stations and can be done with a 60m rope. Local climbers are working with the landowner (Forest Service) to hopefully install an engineered descent trail. In the meantime, climbers wishing to avoid contributing to erosion can use the rappel anchors. The rappel route unavoidably crosses the Northwest Corner route, and some climbers might mistakenly use it for belay stations, so please be considerate and check before tossing your rope.
Classic Climbing Routes at Cob Rock
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