Bucksnort Slab contains many quality, although difficult (5.10-5.11 range) slab climbs, as well as some disjunct cracks and the classic Crack of Anticipation (a/k/a Classic Dihedral), a 150-foot 5.7 crack. Descent from most routes can be via either a walkoff or rappel.
Note from Site Admin This area has been the scene of various bolt wars and the status of some climbs unclear at this time.
Getting There
From Pine (see area description), take Elk Creek Road 2.2 miles east. Bucksnort Slab will be obvious from this point, rising up directly north of the road. Parking is limited right in front of the crag, so you may have to go another .2 mile and walk back.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Bucksnort Slab:
This is one of my favorite 5.7s in Colorado. It's long (160 ft), takes good pro, and clean rock the entire way. The route is very easily found right where the trail from the road first meets the rock at a large flat opening. It's the obvious dihedral that continues all the way to the top. There is a second pitch.The first fifty feet is only an easy warmup, then the real fun begins at a small ledge. Follow the perfect crack up past some great...[more]Browse More Classics in CO
The couple of slab climbs that we tried seemed f'in hard for the grade (or I just can't climb difficult slabs...). Just be aware that 50 lbs. of sand seem to be the crux. The cracks were enjoyable and seemed graded appropriately.
I just wanted to thank the person that destroyed the bolts on the right most side of Bucksnort Slab. Next time you feel YOU are in charge of the area, email me so we can meet up and discuss this matter further. I think it was very childish of you. I'm not a typical climber. I would have kicked your ass if I had witnessed this unwarranted destruction. Thanks a lot jackass.
To all climbers in Sphinx Park, Colorado. If you are thinking about climbing what you call "Buck Snort Slab", I'd suggest you don't. That rock face is on PRIVATE PROPERTY. We put up signs regularly, and as soon as we put them up, someone takes them down. If your bolts are missing, that is why. For those of you that have been greeted with a weapon, they are volunteer fire fighters, sheriff, or locals protecting that land. From the moment you step off Elk Creek Rd. to the moment you cross the land to get to Old Stage Coach Rd., you ARE ON PRIVATE LAND! We are tired of the damage to our property and have fought this issue as a family longer than some of you have been alive! We have been in that canyon in our cabin since 1920!!!! Be aware, if we catch you, expect a lawsuit!
Bucksnort slab - I spoke with one of the JeffCo SO. They informed me that they were unaware of any closure on Bucksnort Slabs. I am also a volunteer firefighter with Elk Creek. I have never heard of ANY Elk Creek firefighter chasing someone off the slabs. I don't think any of the fine firefighters of North Fork have done so either.
Please respect this area, pick up trash, support the local community and show people how we climbers can be an asset to the community and not a burden. Thanks
Jeff Bryan FF 2 EMT-I Wildland FF
By Chris Chaney From: Golden, Colorado Nov 19, 2008
Bucksnort appears to be located almost completely within the property at 16091 S. Elk Crek Rd. and IS private and owned by a person named Short.
Also, the property on both sides of the road is under the same ownership.
Jefferson County has a great mapping program called jmap which will give ownership information for any parcel in the county. This is great for making sure you are not trespassing or giving you the contact info to determine who you need to contact for permission. It stays up to date. Check it out here: http://jeffco.us/jmap/
You will need to view it in IE. It won't work in Firefox.
You can find a property by either zooming in with the zoom tool or by typing in the street address in the field to the left and then selecting the appropriate street from the list provided. You can also search by owner last name or road name.
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