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DescriptionAcid rock is the middle tier in the group of rocks beginning with Helen's Dome and ending with Velcro Wall (Sheep Rock's summit) It is 500' to 600' tall with immaculate granite slabs and a few good cracks. The first 200' to 400' holds the best climbing. Getting ThereThe directions under Helen's Dome are concise and will get you there. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Acid Rock:
The Divine Ms M. 5.9- Trad, Sport, 4 pitches
Four Eyes 5.9 PG13 Trad, 2 pitches, 350 feet, Grade II
Unknown between Divine Miss M & Erotic Plants 5.9+ Sport, 4 pitches, 370 feet
Charley Don't Surf 5.10d Trad
Sandinista 5.11b PG13 Trad, 2 pitches, 300 feet, Grade II
Featured Route For Acid Rock
Charley Don't Surf 5.10d CO : South Platte : ... : Acid Rock
Once the walkoff from the top of Helen's Dome is reached (see area description), head southeast towards Acid Rock and scramble up and left around a large rock with a brand new bolted slab which looks to be all of 5.4. Follow a faint trail which trends right, around 2 more gigantic boulders to the base of Acid Rock. A tunnel leads down and left to the base of Charley and the Divine Ms. M.Charley Don't Surf follows the immaculate finger crack up and left for 150'. Perfect finger locks...[more] Browse More Classics in CO
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