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Royal Arch Rock Climbing

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Routes in Royal Arch

	Angel Slab T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c R
	East Face/Royal Arch T Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
	West Ridge T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R

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Elevation:	6,774 ft	2,065 m
GPS:	39.98204, -105.29138 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Warren Teissier on Apr 4, 2002 · Updates
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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 Royal Arch is one of the Flatirons' main hiking destinations. It also provides a couple of fun routes that lead you to the very thin and exposed summit.

This climb is sure to draw ooohs and ahhhs from the hikers beneath you, but may also leave you exposed to questions such as: "How did the ropes get up there in the first place?". Make sure your answers are well rehearsed...

Getting There

The Royal Arch can be reached a number of ways. The simplest one is to follow the Royal Arch trail which starts at the Bluebell Shelter

The East face route of the Royal Arch is a great way to finish a scramble up the Regency (see Regency description) since the route starts some 100+ feet below the arch proper, below the West face of the Regency.