Type: Sport, 90 ft (27 m)
GPS: 39.70756, -107.69464
FA: Sam Elais
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Shared By: Chris Deuto on Sep 16, 2019
Admins: Alvaro Arnal, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Fool’s Gold is a classic extension to Smarmacus Maximus. It climbs an OK 5.12 to a beautiful and hard panel of immaculate blue and gold stone high off the deck. From the chains of Smarmacus, continue up easily for a few bolts to a stance under a small roof. Prepare for battle, and continue into the crux sequence, a brilliant few moves on some of the smallest, coolest holds in Rifle. A good rail leads into a quick shake before the redpoint crux, a cryptic, techy traverse through poor sidepulls and underclings. Slowly the moves will let up in difficulty, but this thing isn’t over until you are standing no-hands on the final slab (I can say from experience). Clip the chains and claim a proud, rarely repeated gem.

This route is an incredible change of pace from other 5.14s nearby and should not be missed. Consider it mandatory to get on it if there are draws already on the extension.

Location Suggest change

Locate this route by finding the impressive 40 foot panel of streaked stone above Smarmacus Maximus on the right side of Arsenal.

Protection Suggest change

Bolts and some longer draws for Smarmacus....

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