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Routes in Continental Crag
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Bonsai T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Continental Breakfast T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Continental Drift T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Continental Soldier T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Cougar Bait T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Fuzzy Crack T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Last, But Not Least T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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On-Slot T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Pangaea T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Plate Tectonics T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Primal Scream T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Rift Of Consciousness T,TR 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c R |
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River of Deceit T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Welcome to Eldo T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Whatever Pops Up Next T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Whymper T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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| Type: | Trad, 90 ft (27 m) |
| GPS: | 39.92792, -105.28682 |
| FA: | R. & J. Rossiter |
| Page Views: | 1,041 total · 4/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Jun 15, 2006 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Closures - lifted
Details
Update: as of 6/7/23 per Mike McHugh, ECSP: all closures have been lifted within Eldorado Canyon State Park, including Continental Crag.
Crags on Eldorado Mountain, such as Mickey Mouse wall and Cryptic Crags, are outside of park boundaries and may still be subject to Boulder County closures.
Previously in 2023: per M. McHugh, ECSP: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin, & the
Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This included Continental Crag.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing & hiking, through 7/15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the S side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine to $5,000 & one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previous years: per Dustin Bergman, CO State Parks Officer #770, ECSP:
Seasonal Raptor Closures
Check Park site for current closures:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
For more info visit:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
Double check prior to venturing there. Thanks!
Crags on Eldorado Mountain, such as Mickey Mouse wall and Cryptic Crags, are outside of park boundaries and may still be subject to Boulder County closures.
Previously in 2023: per M. McHugh, ECSP: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin, & the
Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately. This included Continental Crag.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing & hiking, through 7/15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the S side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine to $5,000 & one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previous years: per Dustin Bergman, CO State Parks Officer #770, ECSP:
Seasonal Raptor Closures
Check Park site for current closures:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
For more info visit:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
Double check prior to venturing there. Thanks!
Access Issue: 2024 Raptor Closure
Details
2/8/24: from M. McHugh: eagles are nesting in the Rattlesnake Gulch area. Continental Crag, all routes thereupon, and all approach routes thereto: closed. At this time, all other crags (esp. Shirt Tail) and routes (esp. The Edge) in Eldorado Canyon State Park are open. For climbing areas outside of the park (esp. Mickey Mouse et al), climbers should consult the appropriate agencies.
bouldercolorado.gov/service…
bouldercounty.gov/open-spac…
Previously: per Mike McHugh, ECSP Park Resource Technician, March 2023: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin and the Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately.
This includes the Continental Crag climbing area.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing and hiking, through July 15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the south side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine up to $5,000 and one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previously in 2020: Raptor Closure (effective immediately)
Eldorado Canyon State Park has closed the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail above the Crags Hotel Ruin and Continental Divide Overlook in order to protect golden eagles nesting on the south side of the canyon. The closure also includes the Continental Crag climbing area.
All activities, including rock climbing and hiking, are prohibited in these areas through July 15, 2020 or until further notice. This closure was authorized by Park Ranger D. Bergman.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine up to $5,000 and one year imprisonment.
from cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
As of March 13, 2018:
Per Mike McHugh: until July 15th, Continental Crag is closed for eagles.
Prior info:
A pair of nesting golden eagles have been spotted by Christian Nunes, wildlife biology tech, OSMP. Thus, the Continental Crag and the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch trail have been closed.
These are thought to be different birds than those who were nesting previously in the Diamond Head/SOBO Buttress area/ridge.
Please respect these closures.
bouldercolorado.gov/service…
bouldercounty.gov/open-spac…
Previously: per Mike McHugh, ECSP Park Resource Technician, March 2023: the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, above the Crags Hotel Ruin and the Continental Divide Overlook, is closed effective immediately.
This includes the Continental Crag climbing area.
These areas are closed to all activities, including rock climbing and hiking, through July 15 or until further notice, to protect nesting golden eagles on the south side of the canyon.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine up to $5,000 and one year imprisonment.
See the map in the photo section for terrain closure.
Previously in 2020: Raptor Closure (effective immediately)
Eldorado Canyon State Park has closed the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail above the Crags Hotel Ruin and Continental Divide Overlook in order to protect golden eagles nesting on the south side of the canyon. The closure also includes the Continental Crag climbing area.
All activities, including rock climbing and hiking, are prohibited in these areas through July 15, 2020 or until further notice. This closure was authorized by Park Ranger D. Bergman.
Golden Eagles are protected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under authority of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A conviction of nest disturbance can carry a fine up to $5,000 and one year imprisonment.
from cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/…
As of March 13, 2018:
Per Mike McHugh: until July 15th, Continental Crag is closed for eagles.
Prior info:
A pair of nesting golden eagles have been spotted by Christian Nunes, wildlife biology tech, OSMP. Thus, the Continental Crag and the upper loop of the Rattlesnake Gulch trail have been closed.
These are thought to be different birds than those who were nesting previously in the Diamond Head/SOBO Buttress area/ridge.
Please respect these closures.
Description
This is a so-so route with so-so gear and so-so rock. Basically it is a line along the lines of Primal Scream and On Slot but skipping the good and hard parts.
Starting to the right, on the pillar to the left of Primal Scream. Step right from this and up to the cracks of Primal Scream, then before the crux cracks of Primal, escape right to On-Slot (notably, above the hard climbing of On Slot).
Shortly thereafter, climb right around the corner from there to ride the arete (some loose rock) to the top of the wall. Go left at a ledge just before the true summit to reach the belay/rap anchor. A #3 and/or #3.5 Camalot will back up the rap anchor higher up for better belaying position and less drag.
Location
This is on the upper right buttress of Continental Crag, amongst the routes ?Primal Scream? and On Slot.
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