| Type: | Trad, 120 ft (36 m) |
| GPS: | 39.93119, -105.28395 |
| FA: | Brad Bond, Mike Schlauch; April 2026 |
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| Shared By: | Brad Bond on May 21, 2026 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Beginning Feb. 1st each year, a seasonal wildlife closure will be in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyon's falcons. The closure is in effect through July 31st unless lifted early due to early fledging or inactivity.
The closure includes the following climbing routes: The Naked Edge (last 3 pitches only), The Diving Board, Centaur, Redguard (last 3 pitches only), Red Ant, Semi-Wild, Anthill Direct (last 3 pitches only), and The Sidetrack.
For more info, visit cpw.state.co.us/state-parks…
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
This is a fun bolt/gear route that is mostly 5.8ish with a short, definitive 5.10+ crux at the third bolt.
Start at the two bolt anchor at the top of P1 of Sidetrack with Direct Start.
Step right from the bolt anchor, and climb a right-facing, right-leaning corner until it’s possible to pull out left and climb an easy slab to the first bolt. Continue past the first three bolts, then head slightly left and up on positive holds past a few sneaky gear placements to a fourth bolt. Veer left for a few moves and up the face to the Sidetrack Junction.
There is limited consensus on the grade - short folks may find it a bit harder.
There is an open project direct finish up the arete (straight above third bolt). It is probably 5.13 and pretty easy to lower down from the Sidetrack Junction for a look, but watch out for some sharp edges.



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