Narrowslab Rock Climbing
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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
As you enter the Upper Narrows from the west on CO Highway 14, this west-facing slab comes prominently into view. Its low-angle and well-featured nature allows one to climb almost anywhere on its face. Unlike some of the other rock in the Poudre Canyon, the cracks tend to take better gear although there are still some run-out sections depending on the section of wall. Nothing here would be considered classic - there is no East Slab of the Dome or Calypso - yet it has enough value for the beginning trad leader to potentially reward their time. At a minimum, you are climbing in a beautiful canyon without the approach of Greyrock, and are almost guaranteed to be by yourself. It gets early morning shade in the summer until about 10:30, and late afternoon sun in the winter. In the summer, watch for rattlesnakes in portions of the approach gully.
The history of this rock is unclear. I have listed three representative and independent lines that cover much of the face. I will update any information if corrected.
The history of this rock is unclear. I have listed three representative and independent lines that cover much of the face. I will update any information if corrected.
Getting There
Take the usual Podure Canyon approach by heading west on CO Highway 14 off of US 287. Mile marker 103 indicates the start of the Upper Narrows. Wind your way through this wonderful section, and just as the canyon begins to open again there will be a sign for a Slow Vehicle Pullout on the right. Pull in at this pullout and make a U-turn heading back down the canyon. Look for a very obvious large pullout on the right, and park. The crag photo was taken from this location. Walk about 100 yards (east) down the highway and hike up an obvious gully below the wall. The total approach time from the car is about 10-15 minutes. It is also possible to park in a tiny pullout just west of the bottom of this gully, but the way the truckers bomb up and down this section of highway, that may not be the best idea for your car.
Descend by walking a bit up and north (or left as you face the rock) to the obvious gully, shown as a dashed line on the crag photo.
Descend by walking a bit up and north (or left as you face the rock) to the obvious gully, shown as a dashed line on the crag photo.
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