Juniper Crack (1st Pinnacle)
5.5 YDS 4b French 13 Ewbanks IV+ UIAA 11 ZA MS 4a British
Early Access
| Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 39.9958, -105.2929 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 1,410 total · 5/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Oct 5, 2002 · Updates |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Third Flatiron
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The Fin
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Jaws
Details
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Per George Bracksieck: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd pinnacles are NOT closed for raptor nesting.
See: bouldercolorado.gov/service….
Click here for the trail closures. Some are M-F, some are 24/7. These impact the Bear Canyon/Fern Canyon regions primarily:
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Click here bouldercolorado.gov/service… for the latest in raptor closures.
Description
This is a good route for taking beginners on. Climb the East Bench Dihedral to reach the slot between the first pinnacle and the East Bench. Move as far right as possible between the East Bench and the First Pinnacle. Continue to move to the right past a broad groove with a single bolt and through a mild overhang with big holds, just below a small juniper tree.
Climb to the top of the first pinnacle by passing to the right side below said tree and then up.
It's a nice pitch, but it is not great for the beginning 5.6 leader. The gear runs out prior to the crux, and so it is probably a bit hairy if it is at the leader's limit. Still, it has exposure, good rock, and a nice summit.
Descend by scrambling West and then North or by rapping from one of the several fixed anchors up top.



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