Type: Trad
FA: Harvey Carter and Paul Radigen, 1950s
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Shared By: William Prehm on Dec 31, 2000
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Description Suggest change

New as of 2018: this route on this face of the formation is closed to climbing due to wildlife concerns. The impact on brown bats, great horned owls, red tail hawks, and Cooper's hawks have resulted the West face of Kindergarten Rock (aka Grey Rock), Keyhole Rock (aka Sleeping Giant), and the area between to be closed for all human uses including hiking and climbing. This information was from Bret Tennis, Garden of the Gods Park Operations Administrator.

This climb is located on the west side of Kindergarten Rock. To get there, park at the Kindergarten Rock parking area. Cross the road and before getting to the formation cut into the wash and follow the trail at the base of the rock around the backside. Along the backside there will be an outcropping of rock (maybe 500 feet or so), the crack is located on the left side of this formation.

The rock is a little loose at the start and can be protected using some small gear (Aliens, micro cams). As you climb higher, the crack widens and the bigger stuff is needed. Save a very large cam for the last 15 feet before the ledge. There are bolts on the ledge to anchor and rappel from.

Protection Suggest change

Bring the big stuff. A very large cam is needed to protect the last few feet of the climb. I think that I used a #5 Camalot.

Getting There Suggest change

As of 2018: please do not approach this climb.

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