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Along with the Narrows Proper (aka The Notch), The Front Porch has the best rock at the Narrows and almost every route here is excellent. The cliff is also the closest to the road and it may be the closest climbing to Carbondale. The cliff receives morning sun and there is a high concentration of well-bolted climbs, perfect for an after work jaunt or an all-day excursion. Currently, there are 7 completed routes and another route, Geeks in Tight Shoes, close by. The view from the base of the cliff makes for a great setting, with the Crystal River below and the teetering towers of choss across the river. Often, you'll see herds of bighorn sheep grazing in the valley below, particularly in the early spring and late fall. The Front Porch also dries off early after rainstorms.
When hiking up the Narrows approach trail, The Front Porch is the first cliff on your right. There is a large boulder where the trail splits, right to The Front Porch, and left to the rest of the climbing at the Narrows. The approach takes 5 to 10 minutes.
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● One Step Closer |
|
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Sport | ||
| ● Punchin' The Clock |
|
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport | ||
| ● Party At Your Mama's House |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport | ||
| ● Back From The Dead |
|
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport | ||
| ● Cleanup Hitter |
|
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport | ||
| ● The Way I Am |
|
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport | ||
| ● Slice and Dice |
|
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport | ||
| ● Choss Warfare |
|
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport | ||
| ● Woober's First Time |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport | ||
| ● Geeks in Tight Shoes |
|
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad | ||
| ● Girdle on the Porch |
|
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport |
Glenwood Springs, CO
Carbondale, CO