The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.
Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:
Blonde Formation Bumbling Stock Evil Area Ghost Crag Highlander Skinny Legs Stumbling Block Tetanus Garden Fault Caves
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Access Issue: Private Property - be aware & respectful
Details
Per Daniel Dunn, Stewardship Manager, Boulder Climbing Community ((803) 443-8822): this crag is on private property. The landowners are aware of the climbing on their property and continue to allow access for rock climbers. It is critical for long term access that everyone who climbs here is respectful and does their part to keep the crag in good shape. For more information on how to be a good steward, check out the Climber's Pact from Access Fund.
Description
Trad lead (standard rack) or TR from the P1 anchor of Yellow Dog Dingo. Climb the small cracks and corners (easy 5.7) that start 6 feet left of Fat Lipped Gofur. Stay left of Gofur until the crack arcs right under the overhang. Cross Gofur and take the big, right-facing corner 15 feet to the Yellow Dog Dingo anchor.
Protection
Bring mostly small gear with the lower placements which are a bit trickier.
[Hide Comment] This route is fun if you bring a rack to the crag. I placed 7 pieces and clipped one bolt on Fat Lipped Gofur. You don't have to clip the bolt, but it protects the crux nicely and makes it so a fall would not be as long. The route does take small gear, and I would only rack up to a #2 Camalot.
Jun 3, 2015
[Hide Comment] Had a VERY scary experience on this line yesterday. The block at the start of the low crack is completely detached. I about pulled this torso-sized rock onto myself and my belayer. We are going to try and remove this block soon. Use caution.
Nov 8, 2015
[Hide Comment] Good route that protects pretty well. I was able stitch up the lower section with smaller cams and then there was a short runout section before getting under the large roof. Tempting to use a couple of the bolts off to the right, but the climbing is straightforward. There are a couple of loose rocks, so pay attention, and make sure belayer wears a helmet. I used cams ranging from a small yellow Mastercam up to a #3 c4. Glad I brought gear to this crag, because it got really crowded on the bolted lines.
Feb 27, 2016
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work
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I removed two softball-sized blocks that came loose in my hands about 1/3rd the way up. Oct 16, 2016