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Funyun Wall Rock Climbing

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	Featherweight S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Funyun Warm Up S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Ghostryder S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Mindbender S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Mindbender Direct S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c

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Elevation:	6,609 ft	2,014 m
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Please be aware of the annual raptor seasonal closures!

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…

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 1 (MM 270, W of Tunnel 1). Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 2 (E of Tunnel 2). In 2016, the closure WAS lifted June 9 for ONLY the 2016 season, per Eric Krause, JeffCo OS Ranger. Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

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

Description

This north-facing wall way up on the side of the canyon provides steep climbing and virtually all day shade. It provides slightly reduced highway noise and generally few visitors. The routes are generally steep and powerful with low cruxes and pumpy finishes. In the middle of summer, almost the entire wall gets all day shade, with the very top of the left side getting a touch of sun in the evening.

The approach trail is steep and the cliffside hang is small and quite steep, so this is not a great place for kids/dogs.

There are currently 7 routes ranging from 5.10d to 5.13a, with 3 5.12s.

It was developed by Derek Peavey in 2015 & 2016.

Getting There

This approach is a bit of an endeavor but probably only takes 20-25 minutes, maybe a bit shorter once you have it dialed. From the Wall of the '90s parking lot, cross the Tyrolean, and continue past Mission Wall walking upstream. Find a faint approach trail on your left a few minutes past Mission Wall. The trail can be a bit faint and hard to follow, but it is best to find the trail as the hillside is steep, and it's easy to get cliffed out. Towards the top, a fixed line takes you the final bit up to the base of the crag. Parts of the approach are 3rd or easy 4th Class, so this is not a great place for kids / dogs, etc.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Funyun Wall

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

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 7 ● Funyun Warm Up Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 7 ● Featherweight Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 4 ● Mindbender Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 7 ● Mindbender Direct Sport