Redstein Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 7,615 ft | 2,321 m |
GPS: |
39.20053, -107.23593 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Nick Wilder on Jul 6, 2014 | |
Admins: | Alvaro Arnal, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
9/30/2024: the climbing closure for peregrine falcon nesting near Redstone, Colo is now over. You may see falcons in the area, and we have determined that there is no longer sensitive nest activity that needs to be protected. Thanks to everyone for supporting the nest protections for this pair by helping to get the word out to your partners, customers, and friends.
Phil Nyland
Forest Service Wildlife Biologist
White River National Forest, Aspen-Sopris District
White River National Forest has established a Forest Order closing the USFS area in the Redstein climbing area until [October] 1, which includes all routes at all bands (or tiers). Signs and a map attached are posted at two access routes off CO Highway 133, along with interpretive information about peregrine falcons at a pullout on CO Highway 133.
Thank you for your help getting the word out to your partners, customers, and friends.
Phil Nyland
Forest Service Wildlife Biologist
White River National Forest,
Aspen-Sopris District
p: 970-404-3156
philip.nyland@usda.gov
POB 309, 50 Weant St., Unit A
Carbondale, CO 81623 fs.fed.us
For the Redstein climbing area near Redstone: after discussions with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the owner of nearby private land and on behalf of these entities, the Forest Supervisor has temporarily closed an area encompassing cliffs and access on White River National Forest to provide solitude for nesting peregrine falcons and their young. The adjacent private landowner has expressed that private land is also to be closed. We anticipate this closure will extend through August and will be monitoring nest activity to provide periodic updates.
Phil Nyland
Forest Service Wildlife Biologist
White River National Forest, Aspen-Sopris District
White River National Forest has established a Forest Order closing the USFS area in the Redstein climbing area until [October] 1, which includes all routes at all bands (or tiers). Signs and a map attached are posted at two access routes off CO Highway 133, along with interpretive information about peregrine falcons at a pullout on CO Highway 133.
Thank you for your help getting the word out to your partners, customers, and friends.
Phil Nyland
Forest Service Wildlife Biologist
White River National Forest,
Aspen-Sopris District
p: 970-404-3156
philip.nyland@usda.gov
POB 309, 50 Weant St., Unit A
Carbondale, CO 81623 fs.fed.us
For the Redstein climbing area near Redstone: after discussions with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the owner of nearby private land and on behalf of these entities, the Forest Supervisor has temporarily closed an area encompassing cliffs and access on White River National Forest to provide solitude for nesting peregrine falcons and their young. The adjacent private landowner has expressed that private land is also to be closed. We anticipate this closure will extend through August and will be monitoring nest activity to provide periodic updates.
Description
This is the tall, 600', red cliff just north of the town of Redstone. Locals have been putting up hard routes for years, but it's seen a resurgence recently with many new lines and hardware going up. There is now a good variety of climbs, including some moderates and trad lines, but it's mostly harder sport.
There are now nearly 100 routes spread over 5+ bands. It's mostly well-bolted sport climbs, though there are a few good trad lines as well. The rock quality varies from outstanding to terrible.
Each band has its own distinct feel. See the descriptions for each.
The cliff generally faces east, and most routes are in the shade by 1pm in summer.
There are now nearly 100 routes spread over 5+ bands. It's mostly well-bolted sport climbs, though there are a few good trad lines as well. The rock quality varies from outstanding to terrible.
Each band has its own distinct feel. See the descriptions for each.
The cliff generally faces east, and most routes are in the shade by 1pm in summer.
Getting There
Park in the small dirt pullout on the west side of the road about a mile before town. Go upstream along the road about 100 feet and find a gully and climber's trail that mostly goes straight up it. Expect 15-20 minutes of steep hiking to get to the first band. All bands branch off to the right as you ascend.
Classic Climbing Routes at Redstein
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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