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The Shadows Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Shadows

L › R R › L A › Z

	Gray Pilgrim T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Shadowfax T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Solar Eclipse S,TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Steel Gray T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Twilight T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	When Darkness Falls TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R

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Elevation:	7,068 ft
GPS:	40.18092, -105.33759 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: MM 23-29.5 - now ended daily CO 7 highway closure/delays Details

Per Kai Bouwman: the daily CO 7 highway closure/delay access issue is no longer a problem according to CDOT the construction finished as of Nov. 11, 2022.

From CDOT: Colorado Highway 7 is closed daily from MP 23-29.5. Motorists can only travel through the area between 6-8 am and 4-7 pm. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way travel. Drivers should plan for delays, and this schedule will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022.

During the closure, motorists need to take US 36 to CO 7.

codot.gov/projects/co7-lyon…

Description

A 200' cliff perched high above the canyon floor, this wall holds a surprising number of great climbs. Facing NW, this cliff is hidden from the sun most of the day, and as such makes a great place to go during the summer. The approach is long and difficult, but great rock awaits those who endure the trek!

L->R:
A. Twilight, 7, 1p, 60', gear.
B. Gray Pilgrim, 9+, 1p, 80', gear.

Getting There

6 miles up CO Hwy 7 is a pullout on the left, park here. Cross the river and walk uphill, staying to the South of Bullshit Rock, the obvious formation opposite the parking area. Find the path of least resistance, and trend up and left through dense brush and large boulders. Near the top of the hill lies the Wailing Wall. Trend directly left from the wall to arrive at The Shadows. Expect an approach of 45-60 minutes, complete with dense brush, poison ivy, and loose rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Shadows

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 8 ● Twilight Trad
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 4 ● Shadowfax Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 7 ● Gray Pilgrim Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● Steel Gray Trad