This route is the first bolted route on this section of rock called Big Ass slab, you will approach when coming from the parking area. It is past a bolted climb called Gilded Lilly. This is a long, bolted, low-angled arete/rib that tracks up easy terrain and has great exposure above the lake and a beautiful view of the Diamond off to the south. A spectacular photo can be taken of the Diamond in the background from higher up (approx. 50') on the trail. This is an excellent route on great stone with fun, slabby climbing. Bring a 60m rope as a 50 may not reach the ground, you could scramble off to the left if you were desperate though. A great route for the beginner leader.
By Rick Thompson From: Mount Nebbiolo, CO Jan 30, 2002
Route name: COLORADODDITY - three stars, yes! We thought it was 5.4, but if it's 5.6 or 7, then so be it. It's a sport climb (I believe the correct bolt count is 9, not 10) FA: Pat Thompson & Rick Thompson, July, 2001 My comment: In all of the Front Range there are but a handful of one pitch routes of this grade that offer a near perfect combination impeccable stone & pro, all in full view of the Diamond. Currently the first bolted route one passes as you hike up the main access gully. Begin at the left edge of the main face, and follow the line of clips up the blunt low-angled prow and slab above to anchors. 85 feet (as I recall a 50 meter rope will barely get you to the ground - be sure and tie a knot in the belay end. using a 60 meter for safe measure wouldn't hurt).
There is also a top rope variation start: 5.6 or 7 FA: Rick Thompson, 2001 Climb the rib 10 feet left of the normal start and join the route at mid-height.
Climbed up at Jurassic Park yesterday and had a wonderful day in the beautiful setting. This climb is quite a bit easier than other 5.6/7s that I have climbed and would be a little more inclined to believe that it is 5.6 for just a move or two, otherwise probably more like 5.4. Enjoy.
By Scott Edlin From: boulder, co Jun 25, 2006 rating: 5.6
Kinda slabby start, seemed like the crux was moving past the first bolt, good warmup right off the trail. From the anchors, one may traverse right about 10' and set a toprope for Stout Blue Vein.
The description on finding this route is now a bit misleading. The first bolted route you come to from the parking lot is actually Gilded Lilly (5.8+ or 5.9 depending on your mettle) on Left Hand Rock. Use the route map for Jurassic Park to avoid this little surprise if you want to start on a nice beginner lead.
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