| Type: | Sport, 40 ft (12 m) |
| GPS: | 39.73929, -105.41527 |
| FA: | ?? |
| Page Views: | 2,561 total · 10/month |
| Shared By: | chuckphlegm on Aug 7, 2004 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…
Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…
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
Update: per Daniel Dunn, Stewardship Manager, Boulder Climbing Community ((803) 443-8822): this crag is on private property. The landowners are aware of the climbing on their property and continue to allow access for rock climbers. It is critical for long term access that everyone who climbs here is respectful and does their part to keep the crag in good shape. For more information on how to be a good steward, check out the Climber's Pact from Access Fund.
Description
Scramble up the choss left of the 5.10 warm-ups, navigate the scrub and talus to the green lichened face above Nomad Cave. Two routes are there, a TR, and Mildage (11+ ish). It follows the obvious weakness on sharp, shady-looking flakes, underclings, and sidepulls. If it had more traffic it would "evolve" nicely. The crux is up high (above the last bolt, going to the chains) a mantle like stretch on steep slab (if there is such a thing). A very different climb than the rest of the area, and a nice change. Just pull down, not out!





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