PRINT: Rock Climb Smiley Face, South Platte

Smiley Face

5.6, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),

Avg: 1.7 from 29 votes
FA: Stewart Green and Martha Morris, July, 2006
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

Climb 20 feet to a ledge. Head left and up 10 more feet to the first bolt. Continue up and left clipping three more bolts. Continue on low-angled slab for another ten feet to a two-bolt anchor.

Location

Start 50 feet left of The Staircase under a bushy ledge 20 feet up.

Protection

Four bolts to a two-bolt anchor...and optional gear.

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Smiley Face goes pretty much straight up here, where the rope is running.<br>
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It's also possible (likely easier) to start the route a little over to the right.

Smiley Face goes pretty much straight up here, where the rope is running. It's also possible (likely easier) to start the route a little over to the right.

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Stewart M. Green

First ascent by Stewart Green and Martha Morris, July 2006. Oct 31, 2010

Karl R. Kiser

5.7

Place a couple of small pieces before the first bolt. Aug 9, 2015