The Thumb Rock Climbing

To descend the Thumb, you can find a set of slings just below the level of the summit on the West Face. Rappel 95 ft to the ground. You can also descend with a 60m single rope by rappeling off the North Face TWICE. You can also spiral down the descent climb, 5.2 heading SW and following the path of least resistance.

Per Amos Patrick: there is a rap anchor with chains at the south end of the Thumb. From the summit plateau, scramble down and right (west) through some 3rd Class terrain. You'll come across the Green Thumb anchor with no chains. Keep heading down and right for about another 15 feet to an anchor with chains. From here, you can barely get down with a single 60m. See the photo.

Per Nathan Welton:

East Face

A. Left Center, 8+, 1p, 80', gear.

B.  Thumb's Up, 10-, 1p, 90', bolts +/- gear.

C. Brace Y'Self, 10, 1p, 95', gear, pins, & bolts.

D. Thumb Up My Arse, 11-, 1p, 100', bolts + gear.

E1. Blame Canada, 10+, 1p, 90', bolts.

F. Right Center, 7 PG-13, 1p, 180', gear.

G1. Center Slot, 8, 2p, 180', gear.

G2H. Epic Sushi Party, 10, 1p, 90', bolts.

H. Zig Arete, 10, 1p, 80', bolts.

I1. Confines of Power, 11+, 1p, 80', bolts.

I2. Vapor Trail, 12, 1p, 85', bolts.

J1. Mind over Matter, 12-, 1p, 140', gear.

J2. Never Mind It Does't Matter, 11, 2p, 140', gear.

J3. North Overhangs aka North Roof, 9-, 2p, 220', gear.

K. Sucker Punch, 12, 1p, TR.

L. The Pixie, 12, 1p, 65', bolts.

M. Konichiwa, 12+, 1p, 65', bolts.

N. Pigeon Perch, 9, 1p, 70', gear & bolts.

O. Rooftop Rodeo, 11-, 1p, 100', bolts.

P. Uphill Cracks, 7, 1p, 90', gear.

Q. Opposable Distraction, 11+, 1p, 100', gear & bolts.

R Rest in Peace, 11, 1p, 100', bolts.

S. West Face.

South Face

T. Unknown, 8, 1p, 70', TR.

U. Unknown, 7, 1p, 70', TR.

V. Unknown, 6, 1p, 70', TR.

W. Unknown, 5, 1p, 70', gear or TR.

X. Unknown, 2, 1p, 70', gear.

Y. Descent Route, 4, 2p, 200', gear.

Z.  South Ridge of the Thumb, 3 R, 2p, gear.

AA. Green Thumb, 7, 1p, bolts.

Also note that you can descend off the northwest face in a single 30m rap from the chains atop Rest in Peace.

Per Brian Berg, as of 2022, the Thumb Open Space is now owned by the Town of Estes Park and protected forever by a Conservation Easement. It is the Town's goal to keep this open for outdoor recreation which includes rock climbing and bouldering. There are no longer any access issues. Please respect the surrounding private property. 

Previously, Prospect Mt. had been owned privately, primarily by 2 landowners, for a long time. Over the years, these landowners had tolerated climbing presence on various crags. With an increase in visitation, perhaps due to COVID-19, these property owners had become unwilling to allow climbers on their lands. In fact, no trespassing signs have been posted, and some unpleasant confrontations had occurred. The town of Estes Park has sought to purchase land that would include many of the climbing crags and boulders on Prospect Mt. The town of Estes Park has been working with the Access Fund, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, GOCO, and the Estes Valley Land Trust in an effort to provide legal access to the climbing on Prospect Mt. recently. A new trail may be built, and a management plan followed. During this ongoing process, we were requested to avoid climbing on these crags so as to make these negotiations go as smoothly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! IT WORKED!