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| Elevation: | 6,431 ft |
| GPS: |
39.34764, -104.7596 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Andy Librande on Dec 16, 2013 · Updates |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Historical seasonal raptor closures with 2023 updates
Details
Per Castlewood Canyon: there is a new closure for nesting raptors this year: Five and Dime will be closed March 1st through July 31st. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me, Rachel Chaffee (Park Ranger) at dnr_castlewood.canyon@state.co.us or by phone at 303-688-5242.
Per Garrett Garner-Wells:
the current raptor closures, announced by CPW and reported on Denver7:
The following climbing route closures are currently in place:
- Morning Sun Wall is closed March 1-July 31.
- Porky’s Wall is closed March 1 - July 31.
- Vultures Wall is closed March 1-July 31. (per Rachel, CCSP Ranger, dnr_castlewood.canyon@state.co.use or 303-688-5242)
- Shakespearean Theater is closed March 1-May 31.
- Mind Meld is closed March 1-May 31.
As of 2020:
There is a very new and active nest of owls midway up the cliff at the north end of the Neanderthal Wall between Cro-Mag and Up The Red. There is no active nest around the south end of Neanderthal Wall.
As of June, 2017:
The 3 toprope routes at the far south end of Neanderthal Wall (far north end of Allied Wall) have a nesting pair of Snowy Owls. Please stay off these routes until further notice. The park has been notified and hopefully some signage will be put up. The route Rock Rat is included.
As of March 7, 2012:
Shakespearean Theater - restricted March, April, May.
Mind Meld - restricted March, April, May.
Porky's Wall - restricted March, April, May, June, through July 31.
Vulture Wall - restricted March, April, May.
Morning Sun Wall - restricted March, April, May, June, July.
Per Garrett Garner-Wells:
the current raptor closures, announced by CPW and reported on Denver7:
The following climbing route closures are currently in place:
- Morning Sun Wall is closed March 1-July 31.
- Porky’s Wall is closed March 1 - July 31.
- Vultures Wall is closed March 1-July 31. (per Rachel, CCSP Ranger, dnr_castlewood.canyon@state.co.use or 303-688-5242)
- Shakespearean Theater is closed March 1-May 31.
- Mind Meld is closed March 1-May 31.
As of 2020:
There is a very new and active nest of owls midway up the cliff at the north end of the Neanderthal Wall between Cro-Mag and Up The Red. There is no active nest around the south end of Neanderthal Wall.
As of June, 2017:
The 3 toprope routes at the far south end of Neanderthal Wall (far north end of Allied Wall) have a nesting pair of Snowy Owls. Please stay off these routes until further notice. The park has been notified and hopefully some signage will be put up. The route Rock Rat is included.
As of March 7, 2012:
Shakespearean Theater - restricted March, April, May.
Mind Meld - restricted March, April, May.
Porky's Wall - restricted March, April, May, June, through July 31.
Vulture Wall - restricted March, April, May.
Morning Sun Wall - restricted March, April, May, June, July.
Description
Located in the middle of the canyon between the creek and the cliffside, this boulder has a handful of good problems featuring a few highballs, cobble climbing, and a couple easy ones. This makes it a decent boulder to investigate.
This boulder receives direct sunlight most of the day with the shady backside not having any problems.
Uphill and adjacent to this boulder is the Orange Boulder.
In the guidebook "Bouldering Colorado", this is listed as the Plate Rock.
Getting There
Enter through the West Entrance and park at the Falls Trailhead.
Take the Creek Bottom trail south (into the canyon), past the waterfall to where the trail meets-up with a number of small boulders along the river. Rock-hop over the river and head directly up the hillside aiming slightly to your left.
The boulder is about 100 yards downhill from the cliffs. The Buoux Block (massive sport-route boulder) is further up the hill and to the left.
The main, flat plate side will be facing you as you approach from below.
Bushwhacking may be required if you don't find a solid social trail.
Take the Creek Bottom trail south (into the canyon), past the waterfall to where the trail meets-up with a number of small boulders along the river. Rock-hop over the river and head directly up the hillside aiming slightly to your left.
The boulder is about 100 yards downhill from the cliffs. The Buoux Block (massive sport-route boulder) is further up the hill and to the left.
The main, flat plate side will be facing you as you approach from below.
Bushwhacking may be required if you don't find a solid social trail.
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