MacCavity 5.10a
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After months of negotiation, Clear Creek County successfully acquired the 76-acre Oxbow Parcel that contains the Cat Slab cliff. While the cliff line is protected, the area is now officially open to the public. The County is working on developing and implementing a site plan to provide safe, off-road parking, which may include shifting the guard rail and gate to provide more parking as a short-term solution.
Cat Slab was a popular crag before it was closed to the public in 2006 due to liability concerns. The County purchased the land using $725,000 in lottery funds, awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO). The County was supported by numerous recreational groups, including the Access Fund, Colorado Mountain Club, Colorado Whitewater, Trout Unlimited, International Mountain Bicycling Association, and Rafting Outfitters on Clear Creek.
This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.
You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.
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Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment
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Description MacCavity is located on the far right side of the Catslab, 2nd route from the right side of the bottom section of the slab. This is an enjoyable long pitch (120 feet) with great climbing throughout. The line goes through the right side of a little roof. (Left side of roof is Gumby Cat.) Climb past 8 more bolts with perhaps a move of 9+/10 climbing. A splendid line, which will be enjoyed by all.
Protection 13 bolts - 2 bolt anchor. Approximately 125 feet from lower off. 2 ropes mandatory.
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At the roof.
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Grant Stockton starting up MacCavity.
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Some guy named John. I said I'd send pix, but my ...
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By Anonymous Coward
Mar 18, 2002
| This route can be led and seconded with a single rope by taking advantage of the 3rd class gully, just climbers right of the route. --Fun moves on the unusual, thin quartz veneer, high on the route. |
By Hill
Jun 26, 2002
| This is a good line and a perfect first 5.10 lead! The moves thru the right side of the small roof are easier than they appear from the ground. With a 60 meter rope it's no problem to rap to the big ledge twenty feet off the ground and scramble down the easy terrain. |
By Dale D
From: Parker, CO
Mar 29, 2010
| In my opinion, the moves heading right around the "roof" is not the crux, but instead the slab up higher. Not as difficult as Jellicle Cats. I did not note any loose rock. |
By Dave Clark 5.10
From: Golden, CO
Aug 25, 2010
rating: 5.9
| I really liked this route. Consistent nice movement all the way up, with a little variety getting around the bulge roof (maybe the crux, but not much harder than other parts). Felt like a pleasant 5.9 to me, and a really secure lead as long as you don't mind the runout to the first bolt. |
By Teigon S.
May 30, 2011
| This route rocks. You do not need two ropes if you have a 70 m rope, though. The crux was not the roof for me, it was the last 25 ft on the mega slab. |
By rangerdrew
From: Loveland
Jul 8, 2011
| +1 that 2 ropes are not necessary as AC said. The obvious gully to the climber's right is an easy downclimb. |
By Ken McVicker
Mar 15, 2012
rating: 5.10a
| Good route, used a 70m rope and had about 10-15 feet left on the ground. The last 25 feet is tough going. |
By percious
From: Bear Creek, CO
Jul 7, 2012
rating: 5.9-
| The anchor bolts on this route are suspect and in need of replacement. They are wiggling in their bolt holes. Be careful lowering. I'd be happy to assist in the replacement. |
By Derek Lawrence
From: Bailey
Aug 3, 2012
rating: 5.10a
| Anchor replaced this evening. Due to funky rock in the original location, the new anchors are about 2 ft. lower. Big thanks to ASCA for the hardware! |
By ErikaNW
Nov 17, 2012
| Thank you for the anchor replacement! |
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