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Cats vs. Dogs Wall

Colorado > Golden > Clear Creek Canyon
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Description

This crag is just to the right of tunnel #5 when you are facing east on US 6. It is approached from the trail to Catslab. You take the Catslab approach trail for less than a minute across a wooden bridge 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.

H. Sirius (The Dog Star), 7+, 2p, 130', 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.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 77
● Beer for Life
Sport
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 117
● Into the Black
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 180
● Fleas and Ticks
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 197
● Out of the Blue
Sport 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 164
● The Purrrfect Puppy
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 50
● Top Dawg
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 147
● Stray Cat
Sport
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 28
● New Tricks
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 42
● Old Dogs
Sport
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 21
● Sirius (The Dog Star)
Sport 2 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 20
● Catsiopia
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Beer for Life
 77
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Into the Black
 117
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Fleas and Ticks
 180
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Out of the Blue
 197
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport 2 pitches
● The Purrrfect Puppy
 164
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Top Dawg
 50
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Stray Cat
 147
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● New Tricks
 28
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Old Dogs
 42
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Sirius (The Dog Star)
 21
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport 2 pitches
● Catsiopia
 20
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport

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There is a good sign marking the approach trail.
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Kevin Capps
Golden, CO
[Hide Comment] I climbed these routes today, and while the rock quality wasn't very good, I had a fun time. Most of the routes have 1 or maybe 2 star movement with a 1/2 star rock quality. Definitely better than they look from the trail, but not worth the effort if you haven't exhausted everything else. Into the Black has a fun, kinda reachy, crux down low. Jun 30, 2013
Luke Childers
[Hide Comment] Awesome! I've thought about bolting this way for 10 years! Glad someone motivated and got it done! Thanks for your efforts, Jay. Aug 26, 2013
Tyler Phillips
[Hide Comment] Just to clarify, the Cats vs. Dogs wall is not closed at the moment (6/12/14). I was a bit confused when I saw the gate and the big closed sign, but you can keep walking to just before the tunnel to access this climb and the other climbs on Cats vs Dogs. Jun 12, 2014
Andy Ban
CO
[Hide Comment] Movement is fun. Rock quality is iffy. A great wall to get some mileage in on moderates. Jan 25, 2015
Tzilla Rapdrilla
[Hide Comment] See lost and found forum if you left your shoes here in early March. Mar 13, 2015
Doug Redosh
Golden, CO
[Hide Comment] We did all the routes rated 10b and easier today, and all have cleaned up nicely from the previous times I have been here. Fun moderate routes in a nice setting for CCC. Oct 16, 2016
Bianca Germain
Denver, Colorado
[Hide Comment] Looking for three very special rings they may have been left behind at the crag. The rings were placed in a black sock and they tied...please write hear if you find the sock/rings. THANKS! Dec 6, 2017
Montana K
[Hide Comment] Climbed here with a couple of friends and had a great time! There is one multi-pitch at the end that transitions from a 5.7 to about a 10b that was challenging and rewarding. Also, the sun follows the road, so you get complete exposure until sunset. Yes. Oct 3, 2018
Aaron Sefton
Lakewood, CO
[Hide Comment] This whole crag doesn't look super appealing, but the routes here are actually pretty fun. Mar 9, 2019
Bago Fun
Littleton, CO
[Hide Comment] Cell phone taken from crag yesterday, if you live in Lafayette & took someone else's phone home that was ringing so much last night you had to turn it off pm me here...don't be an asshole and take someone else's phone everyone.... Mar 8, 2020
Richard F
[Hide Comment] Access is easy and straightforward from the parking lot but does require hiking up insecure scree. Belay zones are very insecure and small. Quite hot during mid-day. Jul 12, 2022
Eric French
[Hide Comment] To whomever borrowed my puffy - you're welcome. Please return my cams. They were not up for loan or borrowing.
Coincidence maybe, but I remember - someone mentioned being from Lafayette. Nov 21, 2022
MIN I
[Hide Comment] Does anyone know the route about 25' climber's right of Sirius? It's about 30m long and has 12-14 bolts? It starts off low angle on crumbly rock but does get better higher up. Maybe 5.6ish with a two bolt anchor with chains? Jul 23, 2024