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Cats vs. Dogs Wall Rock Climbing

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	Beer for Life S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Fleas and Ticks S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Into the Black S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	New Tricks S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Old Dogs S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Out of the Blue S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Purrrfect Puppy, The S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Stray Cat S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Top Dawg S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work Details

Please be aware of the annual raptor seasonal closures!

Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31

Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…

Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 1 (MM 270, W of Tunnel 1). Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 2 (E of Tunnel 2). In 2016, the closure WAS lifted June 9 for ONLY the 2016 season, per Eric Krause, JeffCo OS Ranger. Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.

Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:

Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves

June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.

Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM

Description

This crag is just to the right of tunnel #5 when you are facing east on U.S. 6. It is approached from the trail to Catslab. You take the Catslab approach trail for less than a minute before heading up the hill to the left (east). The rock gets morning shade and afternoon sun. It is typical Clear Creek rock. The Dog House is to the north, and the Catslab is to the south.

L->R:

A. Beer for Life, 11-, 1p, 85', bolts.

B. Into the Black, 10+, 1p, 90', bolts.

C. Fleas and Ticks, 9-, 1p, 100', bolts +/- gear.

D. Out of the Blue, 8+, 2p, 160', bolts.

E. The Purrrfect Puppy, 7, 1p, 80', bolts.

above E or F. Top Dawg, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.

F. Stray Cat, 8, 1p, 80', bolts.

G. Old Dogs, 7, 1p, 90', bolts.

above G. New Tricks, 8, 1p, 50', bolts.

Getting There

Park at the same location as for the Dog House and Catslab on the south side of the road (U.S. 6) just after tunnel #5.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cats vs. Dogs Wall

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 143 ● The Purrrfect Puppy Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 177 ● Out of the Blue Sport 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 146 ● Fleas and Ticks Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 103 ● Into the Black Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 57 ● Beer for Life Sport