Early Access
| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 39.93014, -105.2908 |
| FA: | J. Stuberg, Solo, 1981. |
| Page Views: | 1,347 total · 7/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Jun 10, 2011 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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!
Description
Probably the most interesting route on the crag, Donald Duck climbs a little steep terrain and feels even steeper than it is. Unlike other routes at the crag, this one is pretty secure and would protect well on lead.
Head up a crack through a steep spot off of the ground and pull right (steep) heading up to a second bulge. Pull over and left under a fin of rock on the arete and then up and right over it (steep) onto the right arete. Ride this on easier terrain to the East Summit.
Descend via a rappel above the route 'Doc' in the notch just to the West on the South Face or downclimb one of the easier routes.



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