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River Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in River Wall

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	Blood Brothers T,S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Captain Cod Piece T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Easy Slabs T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Far Left Dihedral Crack T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Flat Earth Society S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Getting Older T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Glimpse of Perfection V8 7B
	Hebrew Hangover S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Life on the Run T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Loaf and Jug T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Midday Lightning S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Parallel Universes S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	PBR Me S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Running Man T,TR 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13
	Skid Marks S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Slab o' Bob S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
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Elevation:	8,500 ft
GPS:	38.92102, -105.43212 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Julian Smith on Dec 31, 1969 · Updates
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures January 1- July 31st, 2016-2021 Details

For 2022: per Daniel Bryant: they did extend the order, but what I found was that the closed area does not encompass any of the common climbing areas within Elevenmile Canyon.

From Daniel H Bryant: the 2022 Elevenmile Canyon closures that were extended but do not include climbing areas.

Seasonal Closures in effect January 1-July 31st, 2016-2021.
For details visit:
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Maps:
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Contact phone number: (719) 553-1400.

Description

This is a another short but excellent wall in Elevenmile Canyon. A mixture of sport and trad routes are to be found there. Most notable are the 5.7 romp of Loaf and Jug and the 5.11 thugfest up the magnificent Captain Cod Piece. There are discreet boulders located at its feet, perfect for sunbathing. Top rope anchors can be set up on top.

Getting There

The River Wall is located 6.3 miles up the canyon. Park just after crossing a bridge. The river will be on your right, between you and the wall. Walk downstream, back across the bridge, and work upstream on the opposite bank. You will run into the wall. (Per Alden Armstrong: you may not be able to cross the edge of the river below the bridge due to high water levels. If that is the case, scramble up the rock face to the right of the bridge, and work your way up the canyon that way, be careful to not dislodge loose rocks on the cars below.)

The descent is either lowering from anchors or walking off the top. Cheers.

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Classic Climbing Routes at River Wall

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 33 ● Hebrew Hangover Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 32 ● Parallel Universes Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 30 ● Life on the Run Trad
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 4 ● Running Man Trad, TR