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The Shield Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Shield

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	Bat Crack T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Captain Trips aka Black Diamond S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Shield Traverse T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Something on the Shield T,S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Suzy Creamcheese T,S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c

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GPS:	40.2831, -106.6113 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal closures Details

Per The Unsung: this crag and the surrounding 1/4 mile area is closed from April 1 - July 31.

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Description

The Shield has sunny slab cragging on the south side of the dome on some of the best rock in the area.

Getting There

Follow trail to the dome, and continue around to the south side. The shield is the massive slab under a long roof.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Shield

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● Bat Crack Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● Something on the Shield Trad, Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 6 ● Suzy Creamcheese Trad, Sport