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The Safari Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 7,165 ft |
| GPS: |
39.74343, -105.40844 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Greg Hand on Nov 28, 2015 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures/CDOT Road Work
Details
Please be aware of the annual raptor seasonal closures!
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…
Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…
The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.
Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:
Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31
Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…
Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…
The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.
Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:
Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves
June 7, 2021 - TBD: Highway 6 is currently doing full road closures from Sunday night to Friday morning every week. The closure is from the junction of Highway 119 and Highway 6 to the junction of Highway 40 and Highway 6 (mile post ~260 to ~257). Vehicles that remain in the closure will be towed at owners expense.
Sundays: 7PM-4AM
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-4AM
Access Issue: Private Property - be aware & respectful
Details
Per Daniel Dunn, Stewardship Manager, Boulder Climbing Community ((803) 443-8822): this crag is on private property. The landowners are aware of the climbing on their property and continue to allow access for rock climbers. It is critical for long term access that everyone who climbs here is respectful and does their part to keep the crag in good shape. For more information on how to be a good steward, check out the Climber's Pact from Access Fund.
Description
The name is inspired by my recent trip to South Africa. The Safari consists of a lower slab (The Little Five) and an upper cliff (The Big Five). The Little Five should become a good beginner area with several easy and well-protected slab climbs up to 100 feet in length. The Big Five was full of surprises. The climbing is moderate (<=5.10a), but every climb is filled with some amazing holds.
The spacious Sun Tan Ledge separates the Little Five from the Big Five. All Big Five routes begin from here. It can be approached by climbing one of the Little Five routes, or by hiking up the gully on the left and then making an easy but exposed traverse to the right.
Beware of cactus in the area.
It is probably one of the sunniest areas in the canyon. Like Other Critters & the Dog House, this cliff clears of snow quickly.
The spacious Sun Tan Ledge separates the Little Five from the Big Five. All Big Five routes begin from here. It can be approached by climbing one of the Little Five routes, or by hiking up the gully on the left and then making an easy but exposed traverse to the right.
Beware of cactus in the area.
It is probably one of the sunniest areas in the canyon. Like Other Critters & the Dog House, this cliff clears of snow quickly.
Getting There
It is located between Tunnels 5 & 6 in Clear Creek. This cliff is located left (upstream) of Other Critters. Approach as for The Dog House and Other Critters. As you reach the right side of Other Critters, the trail drops down to where Clyde begins. Continue traversing another 100 feet to a large pine tree. This is the bottom of The Little Five area.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Safari
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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