Early Access
| Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 39.9312, -105.283 |
| FA: | Matt Lloyd |
| Page Views: | 1,585 total · 13/month |
| Shared By: | Matthew Lloyd on Nov 20, 2016 |
| 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
Climb through the vertical wall just below the roof, place some good cams, and begin climbing out the steep and bouldery roof. A fall from here would be painful if not flat out dangerous. Get to the arete, place a couple good cams, and then bust straight up by laybacking and crimping until it is possible to turn the corner. Finish up the left arete. There is a fixed stopper and a pin at the top for an anchor. This climb was done as a head point after TR rehearsal.
It is fun, steep, physical climbing.



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