Elevation: 6,699 ft
GPS: 39.9992, -105.3826
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Shared By: Richard M. Wright on Dec 31, 2000 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
Access Issue: Seasonal Closures 2023 - updated Details
Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Closures remain for Eagle Rock Details

Description

Eagle Rock is a frequently overlooked crag on the South side of Boulder Canyon. It sits deep in the canyon and across the creek from the road. While the crag is close to 400ft high, only some of the older trad routes extend its full length. Most of the new bolted sport routes are between 80 and 100 feet in length. I found the rock to be a little different from typical Boulder Canyon granite, and some of these unusual features are described in the route descriptions. The main new wall has been called "The Stars and Stripes Wall" by Mark Rolofson in his year 2000 guide to Boulder Canyon. The climbing is vertical to overhanging and generally runs from upper 5.11 to middle 5.13 or so. A few serious projects remain to be red pointed. Mark has done an incredible job of keeping track of the FA data, as is well documented in his guide.

L->R (incomplete):

A. Chicken Delight, 8, 2p, gear.

B. Iggle, 11, 1p, bolts.

C Iggle Direct, 11, 1p, bolts.

D. The Bat Guano Sightseeing Route, 9-, 3p, gear.

E. Eagle Tricks, 12-, 1p, 70', bolts.

F. Frei Vogel, 9 R, 3p, gear.

G1. Screaming War Eagles, 10-, gear.

G2. Eagle Snacks, 10, 1p, 80', bolts.

G3. Gros Vogel, 8 A2, 3p, gear.

I. Eagle Chick, 11-, 1p, 80', bolts.

J. Eagle Eyes, 12-, 1p, 70', bolts.

K. Eagle Hardware, 11, 1p, 80', bolts.

above K. Dharma Punks, 11, 4p, 280, bolts.

L. Barely Eagle, 13-, 1p, 70', bolts.

LM. Finally Eagle, 13, 1p, 80', bolts, link-up.

LMOP. Route of All Eagle, 13, 1p, 80', bolts.

M. Bald Eagle, 13, 1p, 80', bolts.

N. Golden Eagle, 11+, 1p, 80', bolts.

ON. Necessary Eagle, 12, 1p, bolts.

O. Eagle Warrior, 13, 1p, bolts.

P. Buddha Belly, 13-, 1p, bolts.

Q1. Green Panther, 12+, 1p, bolts.

Q2. Stoner Homeland, 13-, 1p, 40', bolts.

R?. Screaming War Eagle, 10, 3p, gear.

S. Great Dihedral, 6, 2p, ~280', gear.

T. To The Sun, 5, 2p, 300', gear.

U. Right Face, 5, 2p, gear.

Getting There

Eagle Rock is 6.2 miles up Boulder Canyon. Parking can be found near by and on both sides of the road. Hike down to the stream and cross as you can. A Tyrolean Traverse was still up at the end of last year, and may still be in place. If not, the talus in the stream can be hopped over, or the stream waded. The Stars and Stripes Wall is just about dead center in the middle of the crag and is approached by a good trail that was put in by the new route developers.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Eagle Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V5-6 6C+
 9
ABD Warm-up
Boulder
V7-8 7B R
 5
Davey Jones Footlocker
Boulder
V7-8 7B
 44
Authentic Battle Damage Stand
Boulder
V12-13 8B
 4
Authentic Battle Damage
Boulder
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 70
Eagle Snacks
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 50
Eagle Chick
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 72
Eagle Hardware
Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 22
Dharma Punks
Sport 4 pitches
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
 46
Golden Eagle
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 57
Eagle Eyes
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 17
Green Panther
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 32
Buddha Belly
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 6
Finally Eagle
Sport
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 10
Barely Eagle
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 5
Bald Eagle
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
ABD Warm-up
 9
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
Davey Jones Footlocker
 5
V7-8 7B R Boulder
Authentic Battle Damage Stand
 44
V7-8 7B Boulder
Authentic Battle Damage
 4
V12-13 8B Boulder
Eagle Snacks
 70
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Eagle Chick
 50
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Eagle Hardware
 72
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
Dharma Punks
 22
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Sport 4 pitches
Golden Eagle
 46
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Sport
Eagle Eyes
 57
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Green Panther
 17
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Buddha Belly
 32
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Finally Eagle
 6
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Barely Eagle
 10
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Sport
Bald Eagle
 5
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Sport
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