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Elevation: 8,470 ft 2,582 m
GPS: 39.69972, -105.42457
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Shared By: ADAM H on Jan 17, 2024
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Located within a pine and aspen clad valley of the Beaver Brook Wilderness, Gretel's Rock is a boulder-shaped mass of feldspar gneiss that currently contains 12 distinct routes of varied climbing. This area is a pleasant escape from the noise and crowds of popular Front Range crags, but it does require a significant approach. The rock can be climbed on all sides and thus in most types of weather. The north side of the rock contains steep routes ranging from 5.10c to 5.14a that can be viewed from a natural rock amphitheater. The south side of the rock has 3 popular, dead vertical routes from 11a to 13a, and the west side has a shorter face-y panel. Some routes have a mix of trad gear and bolts, so be sure to read the gear beta.

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Located downstream from the Beaver Brook Reservoir, the approach requires a 30-60 minute walk depending on the chosen trailhead. Cairns can be found from the established trail above or from the river trail below. From the Pat Creek access, park at the designated area on Beaver Brook Canyon Road, and walk up Pat Creek through the gate. Pass the meadow on your right, and walk uphill to a large meadow where you will turn left. About a mile down, you'll see an old sign on your right where you will find cairns down to the crag. From the Beaver Brook Watershed East Parking area, hike down to the reservoir, and follow the trail towards Lewis Gulch. Follow this up into the mountain until you hit the large, open meadow described above. Take a right, and follow the trail until you find the old signage (and turn right following cairns to the rock). Note: there are many ways to access this crag, and the GPS is accurate. This entry is posted to share this area with the people who have already found the rock as well as any intrepid future visitors who deserve enough beta to climb safely.

16 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gretel's Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 11
BlackJack
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 9
Ponderosa
Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 4
Lodgepole
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 7
Money Trees
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 5
Red Herring
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 7
The Facilitator
Sport
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 13
LFA
Sport
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 4
Ego Death
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
BlackJack
 11
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Ponderosa
 9
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Lodgepole
 4
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Money Trees
 7
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Red Herring
 5
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
The Facilitator
 7
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
LFA
 13
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Sport
Ego Death
 4
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
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