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Tortilla Flats

5.10a, TR, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 1.9 from 10 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Denver South > Castlewood Cany… > Grocery Store Walls
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Description

Look for some small ledges to the right of Rat's Nest. The start is where the 5.10 is. Pull up onto the 5 foot shelf using a few face holds and a weak sidepull. Follow ledges to the top.

Location

Downclimb the chimney to the left of the Grocery Store Wall.

Protection

Toprope. Bring gear for an anchor.

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Solo.
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Climb ledges to the right of Rat's Nest. The crux is the start.
[Hide Photo] Climb ledges to the right of Rat's Nest. The crux is the start.

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Mike Carrington
Centenntial
5.9
[Hide Comment] I have to disagree with the 10a rating. Aug 1, 2009
[Hide Comment] The start of this climb seems quite difficult for 5.9/5.10. Sharp holds too. May 9, 2020
Kyle O
5.10c
[Hide Comment] Did a hold on this break at the crux? The start (crux) felt a couple levels harder than the Direct Variation of Hot Fudge (5.10b), which I felt was fair for the grade. Maybe there is some very specific beta, but after trying the start for a while on toprope, I could not get it, and I can usually climb routes in the 5.10s. May 21, 2023