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Bristlecone Castle Rock Climbing
Routes in Bristlecone Castle
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Golden Arete S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Golden Shower, The T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Green Dragon S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Guillotine T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Iron Maiden S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Keyhole Cousins T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b |
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Path of Least Resistance T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Red Dragon S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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Short Stack S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Tech Savvy S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Unnamed T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Unnamed 2 TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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| Elevation: | 9,364 ft |
| GPS: |
40.64903, -105.85226 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 10,354 total · 96/month |
| Shared By: | Ben Scott on Jun 11, 2015 |
| Admins: | James Schroeder, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: 2024 Seasonal Raptor Closures
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From the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Forest Service:
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Description
This crag lies in the high-country of Northern Colorado. It is a very scenic hang with a nice collection of sport/mixed routes. This "crag" is not for the faint of heart and requires an adventurous spirit!
Getting There
DRIVING DIRECTIONS from TED's PLACE: it is approximately 55 miles, 1.5 hours drive time.
From Ted's Place, head West on CR 14 for 51 miles. Turn North on Laramie River Rd/Co Rd 103 for 4 miles. Park at the obvious gated fork at the North End of a meadow. Walk down this fork to its end (1/2 mile or less), and look uphill. The cliff is visible from the right angle at this old camping area that has been recently closed.
HIKING DIRECTIONS: it takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
From the old camping area, head west and cross the Laramie River/Creek. From
here, the forest becomes very dense and covered with deadfall. You need to try and locate a very subtle gully leading uphill and east. If you can't find this gully, then just pick the path of least resistance and start heading up the steep hillside. After about 30-40 minutes of steep slogging, you should be able to make out the top of the Bristlecone Castle. Don't traverse directly to it continue moving uphill, but lean right towards the tower.
We usually have dogs with us and this makes the talus field at the base virtually impassible. So, we have always continued up and around the East flank of the tower, eventually finding a notch and moving back around to the North to the base of the climbs. If you don't have dogs or a reason to avoid going through the talus, then don't. It will save you 15 minutes to walk through the talus instead of going up and around the back of the cliff.
From Ted's Place, head West on CR 14 for 51 miles. Turn North on Laramie River Rd/Co Rd 103 for 4 miles. Park at the obvious gated fork at the North End of a meadow. Walk down this fork to its end (1/2 mile or less), and look uphill. The cliff is visible from the right angle at this old camping area that has been recently closed.
HIKING DIRECTIONS: it takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
From the old camping area, head west and cross the Laramie River/Creek. From
here, the forest becomes very dense and covered with deadfall. You need to try and locate a very subtle gully leading uphill and east. If you can't find this gully, then just pick the path of least resistance and start heading up the steep hillside. After about 30-40 minutes of steep slogging, you should be able to make out the top of the Bristlecone Castle. Don't traverse directly to it continue moving uphill, but lean right towards the tower.
We usually have dogs with us and this makes the talus field at the base virtually impassible. So, we have always continued up and around the East flank of the tower, eventually finding a notch and moving back around to the North to the base of the climbs. If you don't have dogs or a reason to avoid going through the talus, then don't. It will save you 15 minutes to walk through the talus instead of going up and around the back of the cliff.
Classic Climbing Routes at Bristlecone Castle
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