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The Odyssey Bouldering

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Routes in The Odyssey

Odyssey, The V5 6C

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Elevation:	7,032 ft	2,143 m
GPS:	39.74184, -105.34294 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Sean Paton on Jun 16, 2022 · Updates
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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

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Tunnel 1 closure
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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

The Odyssey Area contains a smattering of boulders at the top of CCC’s hills. The Odyssey is the most notable as of yet; however, there is an encouraging potential for further development for those willing to gruel up the approach.

Getting There

Getting to The Odyssey is a process. From the parking below the Odyssey Area (a large pullout on the south side of the road), walk east 100-200 feet until a less challenging gully becomes accessible. Hike up the gully with a bit of light scrambling. Once you are at the top of the ridge, have at some of the many quality lines up here.