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Lil Chomp

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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

Li'l Chomp is a little block down by the creek with a sit start and an even lower start down right.

There looks to be a tricky kneebar project on the left. I don't think it has gone yet. Please let me know if that is incorrect.

Getting There

The approach is straightforward. Park at the pulloff, and head down towards the creek.

Routes from Left to Right

V6 7A 2 ● Lil Chomp Boulder
V9 7C 2 ● Low Pro Boulder

● Lil Chomp

V6 7A Boulder

● Low Pro

V9 7C Boulder