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Elevation: 9,896 ft
GPS: 39.52984, -106.14082
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Shared By: Brian Pappas on Aug 22, 2012 · Updates
Admins: Joey Chicharrones, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

Description Suggest change

This small area sits tucked in above I-70 on the north side of the road. Although you can still hear traffic zipping by, the wall is somewhat sheltered, and when topping out on most routes, you won't see a vehicle. With its eastern exposure, the sun is with you throughout the day. Thanks goes out to Griz as well my children Logan and Sarah Pappas for their tremendous patience.

Please keep in mind that most of these routes are new. I do my best to clean the routes and get rid of the loose rocks that I can, but some loose rock will be encountered. Test your holds and enjoy.

L->R:

Lower Left Wall

A. Rookies' Demise, 8, 1p, 50', bolts.

B. Sinus Infection, 7, 1p, 50', gear & bolts.

C. Aspirations, 11-, 1p, 50', TR.

D. Temptation, 10, 1p, 50`, bolts.

E. House of Cards, 9, 1p, 50', bolts.

F. Incoming, 9+, 1p, 50', bolts.

G. Outgoing, 10-, 1p, 50', bolts.

Main Wall

H. Dirty Downs, 9, 1p, 60', bolts.

I. Simul I, 9, 1p, 60', bolts.

J. Lucky Ledges, 8, 1p, 40', bolts.

K. Short-N-Sweet, 8, 1p, 40', bolts.

L. Trinity, 10-, 1p, 60', bolts.

M. Patience, 8, 1p, 60', bolts.

N. Logan's Run, 8, 1p, 80', bolts.

O. Corner Route, 9, 1p, 80', bolts.

P. Face-it, 8, 1p, 80', bolts.

Q. Notches, 7+, 1p, 60', bolts.

R. Twisted Ankle, 6, 1p, 50', bolts.

Getting There Suggest change

The wall is just about a 1/2 mile west of the Officer's Gulch exit. At this time, you will see a sign (heading westbound I-70) for exit 195. It comes up quickly. Shortly after this sign, you will see a green metal pole with two reflectors on it. Make a hard right in a northern direction and look for a hand made sign. Once there, a path with cairns marks the way for the 10 minute approach. After a beautiful hike, the main wall stares you in the face while the lower wall is just to your left.

19 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Officer's Gulch West

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 42
Twisted Ankle
Sport
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 44
Notches
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 41
Rookies' Demise
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 49
Logan's Run
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 31
Short-N-Sweet
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 60
Face-it
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 46
Patience
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 62
Dirty Downs
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 67
Simul I
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 36
Incoming
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 23
Outgoing
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 15
Temptation
Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 76
Corner Route
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 56
Trinity
Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 13
Crew Of Two
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Twisted Ankle
 42
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Sport
Notches
 44
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Rookies' Demise
 41
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Logan's Run
 49
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Short-N-Sweet
 31
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Face-it
 60
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Patience
 46
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Dirty Downs
 62
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Simul I
 67
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Incoming
 36
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Outgoing
 23
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Temptation
 15
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Corner Route
 76
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Trinity
 56
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
Crew Of Two
 13
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport
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Routes Mostly Face: Northeast
Sunny Roughly 7am to 2pm during high season
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Details: South end (left/lower) has some trees for shade, the rest doesn't

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