PRINT: Rock Climb Red Herring, South Platte

Red Herring

5.9, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),

Avg: 2.7 from 12 votes
FA: Barbare, Laird
Colorado > S Platte > Staunton SP > Red Wall

Access Issue: Falcon Closures Details

Seasonal Falcon Closures in effect from March 15 - July 31.

- Lion's Head
- Roughneck Area
- Wildcatter Wall

Note that the annual closures of the Park View Dome, The Ranch Hand, Black Creek Wall, and Sawmill Crag have been permanently lifted. These cliffs will continue to be monitored, but will only close if a new nest is spotted.

Seasonal Falcon closures in effect from March 15 - July 31. - Lion's Head (not pictured). - Roughneck Area. There are no closures at Staunton Rocks.

Description

Traverse right on lower slabs and ledges. About halfway up the climb, you will have the option to follow two distinctly different lines. The right variation is easier than the left variation. The right version follows jugs up a few steep moves. The left version goes through scooped, thinner section.

In the late afternoon, the belayer should be prepared for some sunshine!

Location

From the Playing With Fire belay platform, walk right along easy ledges, past two small trees to a flat belay area with belay anchor bolt. This climb starts right off this ledge a little (20 feet) off the ground.

Protection

About 11 bolts and a 2 bolt anchor.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Tommy Knuckles

I took the left variation when this route splits and found it to be harder than 5.9. I thought there we one or two 10.a/10.b moves before the anchors. Did I miss something? What's the consensus? Sep 23, 2019

Angelica Rosalez

This felt like a 9, and I went right. There’s a soft crux at the first roof, but it led to two solid crystal holes just under the bolt. Super dirty and a pretty insecure belay station. The more it’s climbed the better. Be safe! Aug 10, 2021