Type: | Trad, 45 ft (14 m) |
FA: | Chris Weidner; April 7, 2023 |
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Shared By: | Chris Weidner on Apr 15, 2023 |
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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 canyons 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 dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/pre…
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 curious, little route ascends a vertical seam on the left side of a prominent pillar tucked between two chimneys: Sunstar on the right and Lost In Space on the left. The route was climbed ground-up, so any cleaning of scrappy rock was done on lead (and was therefore minimal).
From a few feet up the Lost in Space chimney, step right into double left-facing corners. Follow the very thin crack straight up (past a hollow block) with solid but very small gear. A shelf out right helps navigate the tough-looking bulge partway up. The final 15 feet to the top of the pillar are runout but are on easier ground.
Rap from the tree atop the pillar.
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