Early Access
| Type: | Trad, 170 ft (52 m), 2 pitches |
| GPS: | 39.93063, -105.28689 |
| FA: | Carl Harrison (solo) |
| Page Views: | 1,621 total · 11/month |
| Shared By: | Robert Buswold on Jun 2, 2014 · Updates |
| 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
Start at a left-facing flake on top of the 5th class approach wall. Climb the flake to a textured wall with sparse protection, then ascend more left-facing flakes to a gnarled tree. There is a two bolt anchor here.
Continue up and left across a well-pocketed face, with few opportunities for protection, into a VERY TIGHT squeeze chimney. I'm a 32" waist and had to take my rack off and hang it between my legs to fit through. It was still pretty tight.



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