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The Belgian

5.7, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 33 votes
FA: Wolfe, Wolfe
Colorado > S Platte > Devil's Head > Waffle House
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Description

This is the House Favorite and might qualify for one of the best single pitch 5.7 bolted routes at Devil's Head.

Begin up some large boulders to reach the first bolt. The crux is at the second bolt. Pull on chickenheads to get past the crux, and continue with fun climbing to the anchor.

Protection

8 bolts + a 2 bolt anchor.

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Topo.
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This makes for a first great outdoor lead.
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Alex on her second sport lead. A great route for a new leader!
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Cara Hubbell
Arvada, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Not my favorite 7 in DH but still fun ;) Jun 30, 2019
boulderkeith
Boulder, CO
  5.7
[Hide Comment] I thought both Manager's Special and Just A Pancake With Syrup were better routes, but all of these bolted lines are worth a go given the grade, access, and quality. Oct 16, 2019
Chet Galloway
Colorado Springs, CO
[Hide Comment] I preferred this route to Manager's Special - fun route! Aug 6, 2023