PRINT: Rock Climb Zorro's Cave, South Platte

Zorro's Cave

5.9 PG13, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Gregg Stevens,Larry C. Schubarth, 1977. FFA Larry Schubarth & Ginger McNamara, 1980
Colorado > S Platte > Elevenmile Canyon > Arch Rock

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures January 1- July 31st, 2016-2021 Details

For 2022: per Daniel Bryant: they did extend the order, but what I found was that the closed area does not encompass any of the common climbing areas within Elevenmile Canyon.

From Daniel H Bryant: the 2022 Elevenmile Canyon closures that were extended but do not include climbing areas.

Seasonal Closures in effect January 1-July 31st, 2016-2021.
For details visit:
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Maps:
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Contact phone number: (719) 553-1400.

Description

A study in barndoor underclinging,especially turning the corner to finally go up.

Location

On the far (south side) of Arch Rock, another huge rock lies against the main cliff and creates the "cave".

Protection

Originally an aid route using Lost Arrows, angles, small wires, etc. Will go on small wires or TCUs.