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Hantavirus Boulder Climbing

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	Butter Knife, The V4 6B
	Serrated Edge V8-9 7B+
	Serrated Face V8 7B

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Elevation:	6,396 ft	1,950 m
GPS:	39.74327, -105.30804 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	elan s on Dec 5, 2022
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

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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
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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

Hantavirus is the obvious boulder perched on the canyon’s southern hillside just before New River Wall. It holds two amazing lines and a difficult lower project that has yet to be sent. The rock is absolutely incredible - littered with fantastic pinches, rippled slopers, and perfect crimps. Without a doubt, the two main arete lines on the boulder are some of the coolest at their grade in the canyon. Go get 'em!

Getting There

Park in the obvious pullout on the south side of the canyon, a quarter(ish) mile down canyon of Point Break. The obvious, sharp arete of the boulder is clearly visible from the road. There is no established trail, but a small, patchy climbers trail exists if you can find it. The location is: 39°44'31"N 105°18'29"W.