PRINT: Rock Climb Surefire, South Platte

Surefire

5.12a, Sport, 95 ft (29 m),

Avg: 3.2 from 6 votes
FA: Scott Sills, Janice Harnak
Colorado > S Platte > Devil's Head > Radio Head

Access Issue: Raptor Closures Details

March 1st-July 31st: Devil's Head Rock, Sin City, & Recovery Wall are closed for raptor protection. The vast majority of the other crags are unaffected by the closure. Please visit:
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Description

This is an excellent route. Follow the bolts through a few distinct cruxes.

Location

Begin at the bolts on top of the ledge. Climb the first pitch of Giant Dihedral, Tall Boy, or Libertine to the ledge. From the ledge, this route heads left and up.

Protection

11 bolts.

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September Wall @ Radiohead Crag - Devil's Head.

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Garrett B
LC, CO

I was surprised how good this climb was, def. worthy. Thin, techy, and the hueco is in a really sweet spot. I tried to link from ground as a mega pitch which worked, but there was a lot of rope pull for the thin crimps. Jun 2, 2019