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Middle Class Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in Middle Class Wall
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Black Eye In Overtime S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Black Eye In The Sky S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Blue Collar Baby S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Goin' Streakin' S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Lichenback S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Mass Appeal S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Middle Class Cracker T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b |
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Middle Management S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Overtime S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Streaky Stylee S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Twinkletoes S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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| Elevation: | 6,200 ft |
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40.6923, -105.3755 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Access Issue: Active Golden Eagle nest!
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The NCCC in conjunction with the Arapahoe National Forest and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have enacted a Voluntary Closure of the Triple Tier Climbing Area's due to an active Golden Eagle Nest until July 31st. This effects Chimney Sweep Wall, Middle Class Wall, Upper Echelon and the Sail. The area will be re-evaluated this coming winter season to determine whether it will be an annual closure starting in 2024.
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
Facing North-Northwest, the Middle Class wall is a good place to avoid the harsh sun during the summer months. There are some stout climbs at Middle Class, and some quality rock, but generally, the Upper Echelon is a higher quality crag.
In the center of the Middle Class Wall, about 7 feet above the ledge at its base, is a row of crystalline rock with some darker granite "teeth" that forms an upward-facing portion of an arch. This arch is referred to in the recent Poudre Canyon Routes guide as the "smiley face" and describes the start of several routes with reference to it.
In the center of the Middle Class Wall, about 7 feet above the ledge at its base, is a row of crystalline rock with some darker granite "teeth" that forms an upward-facing portion of an arch. This arch is referred to in the recent Poudre Canyon Routes guide as the "smiley face" and describes the start of several routes with reference to it.
Getting There
Park on the eastbound side of 14 just before the Mishawaka Tunnel, and head up the faint trail toward the cliffs. The Middle Class wall is, you guessed it, the middle of the climbable features here, and can be identified by it's lower, slabby, slightly broken section topped by a steep headwall with (probably) some fixed draws on the Twinkletoes. Break left off the trail above the talus over some flakes (3rd class) to reach a nice ledge at the base of the wall.
L->R:
A. Blue Collar Baby, 11, 1p, 90', bolts.
B. Middle Management, 10+, 1p, 60', bolts.
C1. Overtime, 12, 2p, bolts, P1 95'.
Above C1. Blackeye in the Sky, 11+, 1p, 60', bolts.
C2. Streaky Stylee, 11+, 1p, 95', bolts.
D. Goin' Streakin', 11+/12-, 1p, 95', bolts.
E. Middle Class Cracker, 10-, 1p, 100', gear.
F1. Twinkletoes, 12+, 1p, 90', bolts.
F2. Mass Appeal, 12, 1p, 90', bolts.
G. Lichenback, 11, 1p, 70', bolts.
B. Middle Management, 10+, 1p, 60', bolts.
C1. Overtime, 12, 2p, bolts, P1 95'.
Above C1. Blackeye in the Sky, 11+, 1p, 60', bolts.
C2. Streaky Stylee, 11+, 1p, 95', bolts.
D. Goin' Streakin', 11+/12-, 1p, 95', bolts.
E. Middle Class Cracker, 10-, 1p, 100', gear.
F1. Twinkletoes, 12+, 1p, 90', bolts.
F2. Mass Appeal, 12, 1p, 90', bolts.
G. Lichenback, 11, 1p, 70', bolts.
Classic Climbing Routes at Middle Class Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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