Lava Cliffs in RMNP

So, I drove by the Lava Cliffs yesterday for the first time in probably ten years. I didn't have time to stop and check them out, but they look like they might have the potential for some sweet climbs (might be totally wrong though). After much looking on here, and much Googleing, I can't find any climbing information on them. Anybody have any information on routes, rock quality, regulations, etc? Or should I label this a great picture stop, and move on to greener climbing pastures?

Tdog, source?

To my knowledge they are not off-limits. There IS a route, an old-school 5.6 chimney that goes right up the middle, put up by Harvey Carter in the 50's.

t-dog's just trollin'

I don't know what the current state of affairs is for the Lava Cliffs, but I used to play around there in the mid/late '70's and yes, it's pretty chossy.

I do know that for many years afterwards, there was a ban on climbing there for nesting falcons.

Dave Bohn aka "Old Fart" wrote:I don't know what the current state of affairs is for the Lava Cliffs, but I used to play around there in the mid/late '70's and yes, it's pretty chossy. I do know that for many years afterwards, there was a ban on climbing there for nesting falcons.