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The Pile Rock Climbing

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Naugahide Stool (originally submitted as Slab Arete), The S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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GPS:	40.1863, -105.3334 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: MM 23-29.5 - now ended daily CO 7 highway closure/delays Details

Per Kai Bouwman: the daily CO 7 highway closure/delay access issue is no longer a problem according to CDOT the construction finished as of Nov. 11, 2022.

From CDOT: Colorado Highway 7 is closed daily from MP 23-29.5. Motorists can only travel through the area between 6-8 am and 4-7 pm. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way travel. Drivers should plan for delays, and this schedule will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022.

During the closure, motorists need to take US 36 to CO 7.

codot.gov/projects/co7-lyon…

Description

This is a sunny little slab with one bolted route on it. The approach is steep, loose, and may be icy in the winter.

Getting There

It is located between the Cliffs of Insanity and the Sentinel.

Park at a pullout on the east side (river side) of the road about 4 1/2 miles into the canyon, about half-way between mile marker 29 and 28. Approach as for Cliffs / Sentinel: cross the river, then work uphill from there.