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Prohibition Pinnacle

Colorado > Golden > Clear Creek Canyon
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Description

This little crag receives all day sun and contains only a few trad lines. The climbs are fun, but the approach has a lot of loose rock on a steep slope which goes above the road at times.

A1. The Incisor, 12-, 1p, 50', gear.
A2. The Incisor Direct, 12-, 1p, 50', gear.

Getting There

8.2 miles west of the intersection of US 6, CO 58, and CO 93 is a pullout on the South (left) side of the road that contains a few big boulders. The pullout is between A Little Piece of South Dakota and High Profile Wall. From here, walk down canyon a hundred yards or so. You'll see the rock up and to the left, but getting there is a little tricky. To minimize the risk of knocking loose rock onto the road, you should approach the crag from down canyon. Start near a bridge/gulley/guard-rail and work your way back up toward the rock. Take great care if you decide to take this hike -- there is a lot of loose rock, and it seems no matter how you approach, there is some danger of kicking rock down to the cars below. 25 minutes uphill.

Routes from Left to Right

5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 15
The Incisor
Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 12
The Incisor Direct
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Incisor
 15
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
The Incisor Direct
 12
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad

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This was our beta for the choose your own adventure approach. It was the easiest route we found while descending. Again, be super careful with loose rock!
[Hide Photo] This was our beta for the choose your own adventure approach. It was the easiest route we found while descending. Again, be super careful with loose rock!
Prohibition Pinnacle.
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