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Entering Main Elk Canyon.

Description 

This crag gets shade in the morning and sun in the afternoon. Its good seasons are spring, late fall, and winter. The rock is a limestone/quartzite/sandstone mix. It can definitely get crowded, but sometimes you'll be there alone.

Partial L->R:

A. Mint Jelly, 8+, 1p, 60', gear.
B. Super Size Me, 12, 1p, 80', bolts.
C. Eight Days On The River, 10, 1p, 70', bolts.
D. Jewel Rosena, 12-, 1p, 40', bolts.
E. Patchouli, 11, 1p, 50', bolts.
F. Corn Fritter, 10-.
G. Giblet Gravy, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
H. Fresh Fried Chicken, 10, 1p, 50', bolts.
I. Fried Lizard Gizzard, 11-.
J. Velociraptor, 11-, 1p, 100', bolts.
K. T-Rex, ?.
L. Open Project, 13+?.
M. Limp Lizard, 12.
N. Split Lizard, 10+, gear & bolts.
O. New Bolted Route, ?.
P. New Bolted Route, ?.

Getting There 

Once at the most left route at Pup Tent, follow the trail west till it bends around a corner.

The Classics

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Velociraptor 5.11a  CO : Glenwood Springs : Main Elk Crag

Start on small horizontal ledges to the first bolt. Then follow a discontinuous crack system up changing corners. The technical crux is at a right-facing corner near the 4th bolt. About halfway up, continue by pulling over a bulge into a left-facing dihedral, and step out left on slab under another mini-bulge. The final slab is protected by 3 bolts to a corner with a layback crack and stemming to the anchor. The route is continuous and LONG but has 2-3 decent resting spots along the way. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO

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BETA PHOTO: The Main Elk Crag.

Limp Lizard (5.12a).