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Elevation: 5,500 ft
GPS: 39.77473, -105.22439
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This area is located on the east side of the North Quarry/Pinnacles Area at the top of the road accessing the top of North Table Mountain. It is east-facing, so expect shade after 1pm.

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Hike up old mining road located off CO Highway 93, or access via City of Golden North Table Mountain's North Trailhead, as for Pinnacles Area/North Quarry Areas. Stay on road heading for the top of Pinnacle Area Cliffs. The most stable descent is now probably from the south/left side.

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A. Sending Choss, 8+, 1p, 30', TR.
B. Fragile X, 11-, 1p, 40', TR.
C1. Rancid, 10-, 1p, bolts & gear.
C2. Doug's Variation, 9, 1p, 50', bolts & gear.

D. Crater Cat, 11, 1p, 65', TR.

E. Misty, 11+, 1p, 75', bolts.
FG1. Golden Arete, 12+, 1p, 75', bolts.
G1. Mountain Lion, 11-, 1p, 75', bolts.
G2. Sweet, 11- R, 1p, 75', gear.

H. The Gig, 10, 1p, 30', bolts.
I. Debhedral, 11, 1p, 20', TR.

Dogs

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Note that this area is carefully monitored for unleashed dogs. Fines will be issued by rangers!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Crater Crag of North Quarry

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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
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Rancid
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
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Mountain Lion
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
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Misty
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Rancid
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Mountain Lion
 13
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Misty
 15
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
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