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Other Critters Rock Climbing
Routes in Other Critters
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'Dillo Direct TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Alan's Roof S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Bicolored Python Rock Snake S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Br'er Bear S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Br'er Fox S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Br'er Rabbit S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Calvin S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Clyde S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Culling, The S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Curious George Goes Climbing S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Elephant's Child S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Fat Lipped Gofur S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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First Armadillo S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Flight, The S 5.13b/c 8a+ 29 X- 30 E7 6c |
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Gooey Kablooie S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Hamster Huey S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Hobbes T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Kermit's Corners T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Labby S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Minnesota Gopher S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Old Man Kangaroo S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Opus S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Stumpy Tailed Kelpie S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Tortoise Scute S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Yellow Dog Dingo S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
| Elevation: | 7,166 ft | 2,184 m |
| GPS: |
39.74351, -105.40813 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 127,330 total · 948/month | |
| Shared By: | Alan Prehmus on Nov 30, 2014 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
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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…
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
Access Issue: Private Property - be aware & respectful
Details
Description
Other Critters is a low angle area left (West) of Dog House. It is home to moderate to easy bolted routes, some 200 feet high. There are harder (short) routes in the steeper section at the bottom. The area was climbed in the piton era, but the bolted routes went up in 2014. The routes have been cleaned, but some loose rock and lichen may be found. Rocks dropped from this area can reach the stream threatening folks on the trail to Solid Gold/Playin' Hooky, so be careful.
The rock has bands of steeper, highly featured rock between low angle slabs. There is a walking ledge below the upper section.
Other Critters is south-facing and gets direct sun all day.
According to BCC/Access Fund, this area (and the other areas north of the creek above tunnel 5) is on private property. The landowners are aware of the climbing on their property and continue to allow access for rock climbers. It is critical for long term access that everyone who climbs here is respectful and does their part to keep the crags and the trails to them in good shape. For more information on how to be a good steward, check out the Climber's Pact from Access Fund.
Descent: if you top out, rap Yellow Dog Dingo.
L->R:
A. The Culling, 13-, 1p, 25', bolts.
B. The Flight, 13, 1p, 30', bolts.
C. Alan's Roof, 12+, 1p, 45', bolts.
D. Clyde, 7, 2p, 100', bolts.
E. Opus, 7, 2p, 130', bolts.
F. Minnesota Gopher, 9-, 1p, 70', bolts.
G. Kermit's Corners, 7, 1p, 70', gear or TR.
H. Fat Lipped Gofur, 8+, 1p, 75', bolts.
I1. Dance Horn Pipes Where You Shouldn't, var above P3 of A2, 7 or 8, 1p, 90', bolts.
I2. Yellow Dog Dingo, 5-7, 2-3p, ~230', bolts.
below I2. Unknown, 7, 1p, bolts.
J. Labby, 8+, 1p, 90', bolts.
K1. Calvin, 8, 1p, 90', bolts.
L2. Hobbes, 7, 1p, 90', bolts then gear.
M. Hamster Huey, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
N. Gooey Kablooie, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
O. Br'er Rabbit, 7, 1p, 75', bolts.
P. Br'er Fox, 7, 1p, 75', bolts.
Q. Br'er Bear, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
R. Curious George Goes Climbing, 11-, 1p, 50', bolts.
S. Tortoise Scute, 6 or 7, 2p-3p?, ~180-220', bolts.
T. First Armadillo, 8-, 1p, 70', bolts.
U. 'Dillo Direct, 9, 1p, 70', TR.
V. Bicolored Python Rock Snake, 9-, 1p, 75', bolts.
W. Stumpy Tailed Kelpie, 7, 1p, 65', bolts.
X. Old Man Kangaroo, 6, 1p, 90', bolts.
Y. Elephant's Child, 7, 1p, 90', bolts.
Getting There
Park as for Cat Slab, Cats vs. Dogs, & Dog House just upstream from Tunnel 5. Walk across the bridge and up the North side of the canyon on the Dog House Trail. From the base of Dog House, traverse West for ~50 yards. For Yellow Dog Dingo and Humph said the Camel, traverse up onto the 3rd class ramp where the routes start.
Bighorn sheep triggered rockfall
Beware of rockfall generated by bighorn sheep that are often present above this crag.
Reference: https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2022/6/13/the-prescription-june-2022.
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