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Elevation: 7,094 ft
GPS: 38.16663, -108.23833
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Shared By: Matthew Ver Eecke on May 30, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Clay Creek Crag is a great year round climbing area with 50+ routes, from easy to hard. The best routes are the harder ones, but beginners will have fun here, also. It is beautiful sandstone climbing, mostly sport. 8 quickdraws are recommended, with some trad: 2 sets of nuts and cams recommended.

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Go West on CO 145 towards Norwood. Take a right at the bottom of Norwood Hill, just before the bridge on Forest Service Road 510 (530?). After driving 4.3 miles up this road, park in the large turnout on the left side of road. The trail to crag is across the road. It is a 15 minute approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Clay Creek Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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Big Boy
Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 6
The Queen B
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
 10
Number 2
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 4
Special Sauce
Trad, Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 8
Dr. Evil
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Big Boy
 11
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
The Queen B
 6
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Number 2
 10
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 Sport
Special Sauce
 4
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, Sport
Dr. Evil
 8
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
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