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Raptor Closures MORE INFO >>> FYI: Parts of Devil's Head climbing area are closed March 1- July 31 every year for Peregrine falcon protection. The official closure order and associated map can be found here: www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5280647.pdf. For questions or more information, please contact the South Platte Ranger District office at 303.275.5610. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

Moderate face climbing on slightly less than vertical rock. The first routes ascend this wall on blocky jugs down low, which then leads to excellent crisp edges up high. Mainly sport routes that are long (80-100 ft). Numerous trees at the base allow for a shady belay spot, while all the climbs face south, southwest making it shady in the morning, while sunning in the afternoon.

Getting There 

On the same approach towards the Red Wall and Starcastle, locate a cairn that breaks left or east into the talus field. Follow the cairns south (down the talus field) by boulder hopping to the next broken wall. Walk the base of the broken wall until it ends, and then break left. At this point you should see the Head Wall (the Headstone should be up and to your left). A large dead tree with its top sheered off will mark the first line on the wall--Classic Head.

The Classics

Featured Route For The Head Wall

Head for Backstage Pass 5.11a  CO : South Platte : ... : The Head Wall

Route to the immediate right of Classic Head. Good stemming moves lead to a ledge. Upon gaining access to the ledge, a nice 15-20 foot runout to the next bolt. Bring your 'nads or some gear to protect the run. Afterwards outstanding face climbing on fun edges occurs. You may stop at the first set or continue on to the top of Head Wall. If you continue on, bring more draws and tie a knot in your rope. The book says its 100ft to the top, but my 60m was at its ends at the first set....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO