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The Keep Bouldering

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Routes in The Keep

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	Before Me V8 7B
	Before Me (Stand) V6 7A
	Before Us V4- 6B
	Before Us (right variation) V4 6B
	Blunt Arete V2-3 5+
	Cracker Keeper V1 5
	Ghosts at the Gates V0- 4-
	Mr. Hankey V3 6A
	Nerd Burglar V1-2 5
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Elevation:	7,354 ft	2,241 m
GPS:	39.62262, -105.35468 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Zach T on Oct 21, 2021 · Updates
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Access Issue: West side of park complete closure information Details

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CLOSED: Forestry Closure Update - FULL WEST SIDE CLOSURE begins 12/11.

The west side of the park will be completely closed for forest health mitigation until further notice (~mid-2024, weather-dependent). The west trailhead parking lot will remain open for access to the south. Trails impacted by closure: Mountain Muhly Trail, Bearberry Trail, Homestead Trail, Silver Fox Trail, Ponderosa Trail, and the majority of Sisters Trail. 2023 ALD Forestry - a map of the Second Segment Closure (PDF) can be found through the link above.

The eastern side of the park and trailhead have reopened following completed forestry work in that area.

Description

Comprised of highball slab and an aggressive overhang comparable to the Pirate's Cove, The Keep is a perfect compilation of bullet rock overlooking the south Ponderosa Trail. At the time of posting (Fall 2021), all established lines have been thoroughly cleaned. There is, however, plenty of remaining choss that will clean up with time and traffic.

Getting There

As with other blocs along the Ponderosa Trail, The Keep is best approached by heading east from the second (larger) parking lot. The Keep is approximately 1 minute west and 1 minute uphill of the obvious Spire Boulder. For first timers, I recommend finding the Spire, backtracking a minute along Ponderosa until reaching a wooden bench, and then heading uphill. The GPS coordinates are approximate.