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Little Dude Rock Climbing

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Routes in Little Dude

L › R R › L A › Z

	Big Lebowsky S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Chihuahua, The S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Crack House T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Easy Dude? T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Hampster Monkey S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Hamster Kung Fu S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Hummingbird Rodeo S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Kung Fu Monkey S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Moonshine S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sketchy Parenting S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Strange Brew S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	8,800 ft
GPS:	39.8622, -105.41205 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: State Park - Fee Required. Details

Golden Gate Canyon is a State Park and a $10 (2021) fee is required for entrance. Cash/Check only accepted; Self serve kiosks exist throughout the park. Annual passes can be purchased for $60.

Description

This is a short granitic crag that faces Dude's Fishing Hole in Golden Gate Canyon SP. It has at least 9 routes on its southwest face. The route developers are Mark Rolofson, Kirk Miller, Ken Trout, Vaino Kodas, Ernie Moschovitz, and others. Some of the routes are a bit challenging, some are moderates.

It can be a nice addition to climbing at Dude's Throne or a partial day outing.

L->R:

A. Strange Brew, 11+, 1p, bolts.
B. Moonshine, 9, 1p, 50', bolts.
C. Hampster Monkey, 11. 1p, 30', bolts.
DC. Kung Fu Monkey, 12, 1p, 30', bolts.
D. Hampster Kung Fu, 12, 1p, 30', bolts.

E. Big Lebowsky, 13, 1p, 50', bolts.
F. Easy Dude?, 9 R or 9+ PG-13 or 8, 1p, 60', gear +/- bolt.
G. Hummingbird Rodeo, 9, 1p, 40', bolts and gear.

H. Crack House, 12, 1p, 40', gear.
I. Sketchy Parenting, 12+, 1p, 35', bolts.
J. The Chihuahua, 1p, 25', bolts.

Consider M. Rolofson's excellent and detailed guidebook, Golden Climbs for more information.

Getting There

Finding this crag can be a bit challenging unless you see if from below or wander back to it after getting to Dude's Throne, approximately 120 yards away.

From CO 93 and CO 72 (Coal Creek Canyon), drive west on CO 72 ~7 miles to Twin Spruce Rd. Head south (uphill) on this ~5 miles. It seems to become Gap Rd. somewhere along this path. If you don't have a State Parks Pass, you will need to purchase a $7 day pay at the self-service pay station (bring exact denominations or a check). Continue another few miles until you pass Aspen Meadow Ln (on the right). Turn left into the Aspen Meadows Campground. During the off season, the gate may be closed here. If not, you can continue in, pass a comfort station with a water spigot, take the 1st right where you see the sign below. Park a short way down this road before a gate.

Hike on a cairned trail slightly uphill. It will be challenging to find this crag on your first wander, since the crag is to the right of the trail and appears to be little more than a few boulders from uphill. If you made it to Dude's Throne, turn back and angle somewhat downhill from its west face and find this crag ~120 yards to the southwest.

Regulations

Eds. Please note that after discussion with GGCSP, Little Dude is within Golden Gate Canyon State Park and thus is subject to its regulations. Hence, any new fixed hardware requires Park approval. Thank you.