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Routes in Snake Buttress
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Dr Demento's Descending Demise T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Geek Crack T,S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Go for it Lulu T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Hairless T,S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Hodge Podge T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Hubba Bubba T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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IIlusion Chain T,S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Jo Bubba S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Mr. Pitiful T,S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Rude Boy AKA Rue Boy T,S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b X |
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Seven Sharp T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Sidewinder T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Tronolane T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Viper, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Wake of the Flood T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
| Type: | Sport, 140 ft (42 m) |
| GPS: | 39.42158, -105.24641 |
| FA: | hubbel, Wilson & Bristol |
| Page Views: | 2,006 total · 9/month |
| Shared By: | Jeff Bryan on Sep 9, 2008 · Updates |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure - at least until Aug. 15, 2025
Details
Ornithologists across the Front Range have noted that migration and the onset of the avian breeding season seemed to be delayed by around 7-10 days this year, possibly because of the timing and amount of spring precipitation. The peregrines at Cathedral laid eggs later than usual. Because of that, their nestlings may not be ready to leave the nest by the time our usual seasonal closure would end, after July 31. As such, the closure this year will remain until at least August 15 (an opening of August 16). This should give the nestlings the time they need to finish development and leave the nest area.
2023 info: jeffco.us/1531/Alerts-Closures
The Cathedral Spires area, including Block Tower, Cynical Pinnacle, Snake Buttress, the Dome, Hall of Mirrors, Sunshine Wall, and Poe Buttress, are closed annually starting March 1 for raptor nesting. After careful monitoring of nest sites, Jefferson County Open Space opens certain areas of Cathedral Spires and maintain spot closures for active nests through July 31st. Check back periodically during times of closure for updates: jeffco.us/open-space/parks/…
Note, JeffCo Open Space has notified us that access to The Bishop and Poop Point (along with all the Cathedral Spires Area) currently goes across JeffCo OS land. Despite information in some guidebooks (published or soon-to-be-published), the entire Cathedral Spires area is subject raptor nesting closures. Please be aware of the hefty fines associated with failure to observe these regulations.
Description
I think this is one of the best routes on the rock.
The crux to me is just past the first horizontal crack. I protected here with a small HB. The route is well protected by Platte standards. I have never done the second pitch.
Per Dylan Oliver: P1 climbs just right of a large, left-facing corner groove protected by bolts.
The crux to me is just past the first horizontal crack, protectable with a small HB. The route is well protected by Platte standards.
A belay can be built just after the overlaps at a horizontal crack with finger-sized gear
After the horizontal, at the same height as the anchor for the climbs to the right (optional belay), continue up run out slabs to an anchor right below the headwall. This can be reached with a full 70m rope from the ground.
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