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Twitch Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Twitch Rock

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	Dream Variation, The S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	G'Owen Rogue S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Prowler S 5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a
	Spastic-Tactic S 5.14- 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a
	Squeezing the Lemon S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Stone Cold KiLLaz S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Twitch S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b

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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Please be aware of the annual raptor seasonal closures!

Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31

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Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 1 (MM 270, W of Tunnel 1). Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 2 (E of Tunnel 2). In 2016, the closure WAS lifted June 9 for ONLY the 2016 season, per Eric Krause, JeffCo OS Ranger. Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

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

Description

Twitch Rock is a small formation just below Highwire Crag that contains two routes; Twitch (5.12d) and an unknown project. Here you'll find a nice vantage point of Highwire Crag and The River Wall. The rock is solid and gently overhanging with some excellent shade provided by a nearby tree.

Getting There

Park at the large pullout before tunnel two, right across from the New River Formation. Walk along the road, cross the bridge, and head down and right as if you're going to Highlander or Sonic Youth. At about 100 yards, you'll have a trail option to take a direct left, heading up a steep hillside. You should be able to see Twitch, on a gently overhanging rock behind a large tree. From your car, this only takes 5-10 minutes.

Routes

A. Stone Cold KiLLaz, 12, 1p, 65', bolts.

B. G'Owen Rogue, 9+, 1p, 50', bolts.

BC. The Dream Variation, 10-, 1p, 55', bolts.

D1. Twitch, 12+, 1p, bolts.

D2. Spastic Tactic, 14-, 1p, 50', bolts.

E. Prowler, 14-, 1p, 35', bolts.

F. Squeezing the Lemon, 13-,1p, 40', bolts.

Rattlesnake warning!

Per Michael Heckendorn: an aggressive rattlesnake has been seen in the area August 2020.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Twitch Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 43 ● The Dream Variation Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 106 ● Twitch Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 21 ● Squeezing the Lemon Sport
5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a 28 ● Prowler Sport