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The Acrophile Rock Climbing
Routes in The Acrophile
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Slab in the Face T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Shitty Surprise T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13 |
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Claustrophobia T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Acrophobia T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Acrophilia T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Lithophyte T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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South Slabs T,S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Southern Comfort T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Yawning Flake T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13 |
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Badger Crack T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Yellow Jersey T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Stiff Lipped T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Black Powder T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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That '70s Route T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Binary Cracks T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Slabolishous T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13 |
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Twin Pillar T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Groovy T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Dead Deer Cracks T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Iced Tea T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Pine Straw T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Access Issue: MM 23-29.5 - now ended daily CO 7 highway closure/delays
Details
Per Climbing Puerto Rico: 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…
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
The Acrophile is one of the largest rocks in the SSV, and it is composed of some of the best rock in the canyon. It is a moderate trad climbers paradise with over 20 crack climbs ascending the southwest face. The routes range from 75 feet to 200 feet in length. The rock gets sun midday until late afternoon. Most routes are worthy of a star or two, with an amazing three star route thrown in. Two 100' rappels or a walkoff to the south are available
The rock's namesake is a wild 5.11 roof pulled via an offwidth. There are a couple other old routes; however, most were climbed recently by B. Gillett and friends.
The rock's namesake is a wild 5.11 roof pulled via an offwidth. There are a couple other old routes; however, most were climbed recently by B. Gillett and friends.
Getting There
The Acrophile sits high on the south side of the canyon just above a large paved pulloff with some picnic tables. It is approximately 7 miles from Lyons. If you reach the upper toilets, turn around and look for the massive rock a mile down canyon.
Access is typical SSV. The river can be crossed slightly upstream during low water with a boulder hop, or waded downstream (6" to 1.5' deep)during higher flows. Once across the river one can hike up the gully to the right until it is possible to cut up the hillside to the rock (brushy and Ivy), or go straight up the buttress through a break in the cliffs above the river (loose). Once on the buttress, some wandering down onto the south slope is needed to avoid cliff bands and boulders.
Access is typical SSV. The river can be crossed slightly upstream during low water with a boulder hop, or waded downstream (6" to 1.5' deep)during higher flows. Once across the river one can hike up the gully to the right until it is possible to cut up the hillside to the rock (brushy and Ivy), or go straight up the buttress through a break in the cliffs above the river (loose). Once on the buttress, some wandering down onto the south slope is needed to avoid cliff bands and boulders.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Acrophile
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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