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Zone of Silence

Colorado > Rifle > Rifle Mtn Park

Description

The Zone of Silence is an isolated wall left of the Bauhaus. It presently has one route, Fat Tongue.

Getting There

At the moment, there is no easy way to approach this wall; however, a better trail may be in the works for the future.

Cross the bridge to the Bauhaus and take a left. After about 100 yards, you can either stay low and bushwhack up to the wall or take an unpleasant scree field up to it.

Routes from Left to Right

5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 6
● Fledgling Angels
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 43
● Wish You Sent Here
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 47
● Pussy In The Sky With Almonds
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 29
● Effigy for Silent King
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 15
● Fat Tongue
Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 35
● Silent Swells
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 12
● All Quiet on the Western Slope
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Fledgling Angels
 6
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Wish You Sent Here
 43
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Pussy In The Sky With Almonds
 47
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Effigy for Silent King
 29
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
● Fat Tongue
 15
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● Silent Swells
 35
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● All Quiet on the Western Slope
 12
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport

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Great route.<br> <br> Photo courtesy of Ben Walburn.
[Hide Photo] Great route. Photo courtesy of Ben Walburn.

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Paul Hassett
Aurora CO
[Hide Comment] The trail heads south and ends at stone steps, then take a sharp left toward the wall. The first route ahead of you coming off the trail is the obvious dihedral "Wish You Sent Here." May 22, 2016