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Hillbilly Rock 1 Climbing
Routes in Hillbilly Rock 1
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Boy Howdy S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Dirt Shower T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Hoo-doggy S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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I Reckon S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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I'll be Dipped S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Like Water for Bob S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Square Dance S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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| Elevation: | 6,995 ft |
| GPS: | 40.004, -105.398 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 4,197 total · 22/month |
| Shared By: | Ray Snead on Sep 30, 2002 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac |
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Access Issue: Seasonal Closure - 2018 Update
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2018 update: all Boulder Canyon closures have been lifted!
See - fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
2018 update: as of April 6, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk are OPEN. Eagle Rock remains closed.
Perennial notice:
Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk will close Feb. 1 until July 31 for raptor nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened or lengthened.
Each year, Boulder Canyon raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting February 1st through July 31st at Eagle Rock, Security Risk, Blob Rock, and Bitty Buttress. However, the area is monitored and closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the Forest Service Boulder Ranger District, Boulder Climbing Community, and Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
See - fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
2018 update: as of April 6, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk are OPEN. Eagle Rock remains closed.
Perennial notice:
Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk will close Feb. 1 until July 31 for raptor nesting. Depending on updated information, the closure time can be shortened or lengthened.
Each year, Boulder Canyon raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting February 1st through July 31st at Eagle Rock, Security Risk, Blob Rock, and Bitty Buttress. However, the area is monitored and closures are periodically lifted early (due to no active nest, nest site failure, or early fledging). This monitoring program is a partnership with the Forest Service Boulder Ranger District, Boulder Climbing Community, and Audubon Society. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates. More info at fs.usda.gov/recmain/arp/rec….
Description
New crags seem to magically appear in Boulder Canyon... how long can it last? Previously unnamed, the lowest of the Hillbilly Rocks offers six routes graded 5.8 to 5.12a. The right side harbors the easiest route and the poorest stone - the rock gets better and the climbing harder as you go left. It is in the shade in the morning.
L->R:
A. I Reckon, 12-, 1p, 50', bolts.
B. Boy Howdy, 11, 1p, 35', bolts.
C. Like Water For Bob, 10 PG-13, 1p, 50', bolts.
D. Dirt Shower, 11-, 1p, 50', gear.
E. I'll Be Dipped, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
F. Square Dance, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
G. Hoo-doggy, 8, 1p, 50', bolts.
L->R:
A. I Reckon, 12-, 1p, 50', bolts.
B. Boy Howdy, 11, 1p, 35', bolts.
C. Like Water For Bob, 10 PG-13, 1p, 50', bolts.
D. Dirt Shower, 11-, 1p, 50', gear.
E. I'll Be Dipped, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
F. Square Dance, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
G. Hoo-doggy, 8, 1p, 50', bolts.
Getting There
Upstream from the Riviera, park in the pullout on the right (N side), just where the road widens to include a passing lane. The Inca Stone (aka Truth or Consequences) is just up the road and also on the right. Walk up the road a few yards, and find a poor trail that follows a steep drainage up the hill. There is a fair amount of poison ivy in the gully, especially on the R side.
From the bottom, you can just see the glimmer of bolts on the left-most of the six routes.
From the bottom, you can just see the glimmer of bolts on the left-most of the six routes.
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BTW, there are two more routes on the left side that I have not done. The left-most is I Reckon, 12a, and can (barely) be seen from the road. Right of this is Boy Howdy, 11b. Oct 1, 2002
Grand Junction
Also, we found an empty rope bag up there- if it's yours, describe it for me, and I will be happy to return it to you.
Does anyone know if there is any new development going on the little cliffs around this area? Sep 11, 2010
Olympia, WA
Denver, CO
Boulder, CO
Denver
Eldorado Springs, CO
Boulder, CO