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Area D Bouldering

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Routes in Area D

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	Equitas V7 7A+
	Nothing, The V8 7B PG13
	Slander V9 7C

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Elevation:	11,795 ft	3,595 m
GPS:	39.61211, -105.63625 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Adam bloc on Jun 7, 2024
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Access Issue: Most of these boulders are within the Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) Wilderness Area, regulated & patrolled by the US. Details

Most boulders are located within the Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) Wilderness Area, regulated & patrolled by the USFS. Climbers should be on their best behavior, practice Leave No Trace. Please abide by these requirements: it can take vegetation decades to recover from damage. Place crash pads judiciously, & keep brushing to a minimum. Before adding new lines, considered the damage that may be caused by additional foot traffic, pads, etc.

Chalk is unsightly to non-climbers. Please avoid chalking up boulder problems that are visible from the Chicago Lakes Trail, & in general, keep chalk use to a minimum. Brush all tick marks off after every session. Use containers that prevent chalk spills & if you do spill, clean it up.

Stashing crash pads is forbidden by the USFS. Pads will be confiscated.

Noise: this is a Wilderness area that is enjoyed by many, mostly non-climbers. The last thing passing hikers want to hear are f-bombs, iPod speakers, grunting, etc. In fact, most other CLIMBERS don't want to hear any of these things either. The easiest way for us to lose access is to elicit complaints from other user groups.

Dogs must be leashed at all times, they scare wildlife. Obviously, clean up after your dog.

Remember we are guests in this area. Be respectful of other users & the USFS Rangers that manage this area.

Access Issue: 2024 - road closure Details

Mt. Blue Sky Rd. will be closed for the 2025 season. All crags will be accessible only via hiking. kdvr.com/news/local/mount-b….

Description

While only host to a few classics, Area D is a great hang. Perched on a bench high in the Chicago Lakes Basin, its easy to see why this area is a popular backpacking and hiking destination. The hike is short but severely steep on the way back up, keep a Gatorade in the car.

Getting There

Park at the Summit Lake area, which is operated by Denver Mountain Parks. If using the parking lot, pay the fee via reservation. Parking on the shoulder on the road leading up to the lot is free as far as I know.

Hike a couple hundred yards to the lookout, then launch down and right along the Upper Chicago Lakes trail. After a sandy bit the trail will hit a meadow and the boulders appear on the right. Leave the trail around a slight ridge and stay on durable surfaces through a willow grove.

Expect 1000' loss and about a mile of hiking on good trail.