PRINT: Rock Climb Right Crack, South Platte

Right Crack

5.10+, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: NB (rope-solo)
Colorado > S Platte > Staunton SP > Dines Cliff > 5. Cartoon Wall

Access Issue: Closure: Fire Mitigation Details

Per: Zach Taylor #656, Park Manager, Staunton State Park

Starting September 30, 2025 through October 31 the following crags will be closed 7 days a week (per ryan laird) (not Monday through Friday) while forest fire mitigation work is under way:

- Dines Cliff
- Reynolds Wall
- The Raven

The Mason Creek Trail will be closed and a helicopter will be assisting the mitigation operations.

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

Climb the right-diagonaling crack past good hand jams and a few surprising jugs to a short slot. At the top of the slot, pull the small, bouldery roof past 2 bolts to a short easy face and the anchor.

Protection

A standard rack up to hand-size cams (maybe an extra hand-size piece) and 2 bolts.

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The blue line.