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Devil's Gate

Colorado > S Platte > Devil's Head > Devil's Gate Sector
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Description

By far the most impressive cliff and namesake, Devil's Gate is an inspiring face of red granite and patinas. Slightly overhung and continuous, most of the routes offer an excellent pump with few chances to shake out. Getting sun from mid afternoon to late afternoon, it's possible to chase sun or shade for most of the day, perhaps with taking a slight intermission across the Gate or down the valley to some of the east-facing slabs.

Getting There

It is impossible to miss, it is right off of the main Devil's Gate Sector Trail. Look for the cliff face that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 14
● Heads Up
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 17
● The Devil Wears Prana
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 18
● The Devil Went Down on Georgia
Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 0
● Devil's Cupcake
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 5
● Devil's Corner
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 73
● Shout at the Devil
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 27
● Demons & Wizards
Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 6
● Runnin' With the Devil
Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 47
● Dammit Samet
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 32
● Hell's Heartbreaker
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 114
● Devil Dog
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 81
● The Devil's Own Stone
Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 30
● Deviled Eggs
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 2
● Demon Seed
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 9
● The Burning Cauldon
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 49
● Devil's Vista
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 28
● Surfing with the Devil
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 3
● Demon Semen
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
● The Devil's Duodenum
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Heads Up
 14
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● The Devil Wears Prana
 17
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● The Devil Went Down on Georgia
 18
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Devil's Cupcake
 0
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
● Devil's Corner
 5
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Shout at the Devil
 73
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Demons & Wizards
 27
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Runnin' With the Devil
 6
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Sport
● Dammit Samet
 47
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● Hell's Heartbreaker
 32
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Devil Dog
 114
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● The Devil's Own Stone
 81
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Deviled Eggs
 30
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● Demon Seed
 2
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
● The Burning Cauldon
 9
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Devil's Vista
 49
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● Surfing with the Devil
 28
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Demon Semen
 3
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● The Devil's Duodenum
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Just above the crux on the redpoint.
[Hide Photo] Just above the crux on the redpoint.
Dogin the Devil.
[Hide Photo] Dogin the Devil.
The upper crux of the route.
[Hide Photo] The upper crux of the route.
A sign from the Devil at the fork in the approach.
[Hide Photo] A sign from the Devil at the fork in the approach.
routes
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The Gate.
[Hide Photo] The Gate.
Devil's Gate as seen from the Eclipse Corridor on Sawblade Ridge.
[Hide Photo] Devil's Gate as seen from the Eclipse Corridor on Sawblade Ridge.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Garrett B
LC, CO
[Hide Comment] Since someone finally put this on MP, shouldn't you give directions on how to get there? I've been there several times, and the directions provided confuse me. Crag's pretty old now, so you might as well tell the hordes how to get there. Jun 1, 2015
Gneiss Yeti
Denver, Colorado
[Hide Comment] The Rakkup digital guide has a great gps navigation feature, works well, and the developing team gets a kickback for all there hard work. Just trying to give credit where credit is due. Maybe it's not my place to decide. You can always leave directions in the comment section if you desire. Jun 1, 2015
J. Albers
Colorado
[Hide Comment] @^^^^ Gneiss.

I own the Rakkup app and Tod's book, and I certainly appreciate his and other's hard work at DH. That said, posting an area without directions and then telling someone to go buy an app to find their way is kind of lame.

...on the other hand, the selfish side of my brain is glad you didn't post directions, because that means less people. Bad brain. Bad.

Also, to be clear Gneiss, I do appreciate you posting the routes up. Jun 1, 2015
Gneiss Yeti
Denver, Colorado
[Hide Comment] Perhaps you're right. If someone wants to write up directions, I will post them on the Devil's Gate sector listing. Send me a PM. Jun 2, 2015
Garrett B
LC, CO
[Hide Comment] Yep, that's one of the reasons I never put it up on MP. Jun 4, 2015
Trevor stuart
Denver
[Hide Comment] Someone should post directions or remove this post. As it stands, this is just an advertisement for Rakup and doesn't belong here. Jul 2, 2016
Gneiss Yeti
Denver, Colorado
[Hide Comment] I'll update the page.... I feel like the trail is packed down enough so people won't get lost without some navigation. Jul 3, 2016
Adam bloc
San Golderino, Calirado
[Hide Comment] Wow this crag is absolutely stacked, thanks to equippers of this bad boy!

This climbs like Red Wall for a bit to build pump then switches to a Crimpfest style higher, usually after busting a fun roof or two. The approach trail is stupid easy to follow but pretty continuous. Took us 25/30min up and just 10 min running down in the hail. Jul 28, 2018
Geoff U
Centennial, CO
[Hide Comment] This is a fantastic cliff! Adam must have been haulin'... we took 35 min up and 25 min down. Pretty easy to follow. Sep 17, 2018