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Elevation: 6,045 ft
GPS: 38.87889, -104.88096
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Shared By: Leo Paik on Nov 7, 2011
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
Warning Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal nesting closures DetailsDrop down
Warning Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Closures - all lifted as of 10/20/23 DetailsDrop down

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This is an organizational entry to help with L->R sorting that would not otherwise work for this crag. These are routes that ascend above the Tourist Gully (a low angle ramp starting at the south end of North Gateway Rock) and are above the right end of the West Face.

These include routes from Seam Wall to Psychedelic Grandma / Bad But Harry.

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Park at the North Main Parking Lot and walk around the south end of North Gateway Rock to get to the Tourist Gully ramp. Carefully ascend 3rd class terrain (which can get sandy) to access these routes. There are some large eyebolts along the ramp that facilitate belaying more safely.

White Chalk is not allowed!

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The Park staff want to remind the climbing community that white chalk (calcium carbonate) is prohibited in the park due to visual impact. While any chalk use is discourage, chalk substitute that does not discolor the rock may be used. Eco balls are sold at the Visitor Center.

When placing closure signange/notifications, our park rangers noted chalk stains on several routes in the closure area (Anaconda and Grapefruit Dance), as well as the Blowouts bouldering area (which were cleaned last year, meaning all the chalk here is new). We are again hoping that the community can come together and address this issue before it requires any action on our part. Access may come into play! We'd also like to thank the PPCA for their efforts to remove chalk stains in these areas last year and hope that local climbers might consider helping them remove chalk stains from the rock this season- check their website for more info on upcoming events- pikespeakclimbersalliance.o….

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Classic Climbing Routes at Southwest Face / Finger Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 136
Finger Ramp
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 14
Tidrick's
Trad, Sport 3 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b X
 31
Lower Finger Direct
TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 5
No Ethics Required
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Finger Ramp
 136
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Tidrick's
 14
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Sport 3 pitches
Lower Finger Direct
 31
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b X TR
No Ethics Required
 5
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
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