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Sarvis Creek Domes Rock Climbing

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Areas in Sarvis Creek Domes

Dome, The 8

Shield, The 5

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Elevation:	8,951 ft	2,728 m
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.

Description

From Steamboat Springs Rock guidebook: "the Domes are what might be called an alpine climbing oasis. Tucked away within Routt National Forest, they're a group of rock giants that emerge from the evergreens and form [discrete] canyon walls to the creek below. The climbs range from one to five pitches or more, depending on your ambition and creativity, with a vertical gain of up to 350 feet."

A very important thing to know is that this area is closed most of the year (at least until mid-summer) due to falcon and eagle nesting on the Domes. Please contact the Forest Service for this information before heading up.

Per Jason Chinchen: this was first climbed by Bruce Campbell, Art Higbee, and Brian Daniell, Jim Ncgee, and more locals in the late 1970s.

Getting There

From SSRG: "From Steamboat Springs, take US 40 east, to Rabbit Ears Pass. Look for Forest Service Road 100 [(aka Buffalo Park Rd. or CR-19)] to Buffalo Park. Turn right and follow FS-100 for [exactly] 10 miles. There is room to park on both sides of the road... watch your mileage, because it's not immediately obvious. If you reach Buffalo Park, you've gone too far.

The trail to the Domes is about a 1.5 mile hike, marked by survey tape, and crosses two meadows which are usually soggy; your feet may get wet. Beware of fallen logs and land sharks.... Camping spots are abundant along NF-100... There are six domes with established routes on them. They are: The Dome, Elephant Foot Buttress, Rotten Rock, Bimini Buttress, Parker House Dome, and Glob Rock".

The trailhead isn't at all obvious, so watch once you're exactly 10 miles in, pull over, and look for a trail on the right.

Per Ryan Ernstes: this is indeed very hard to find. From US Highway 40, we clocked 9.7 miles to the trailhead. It’s not marked by any signs, and it’s easy to miss from the car. The trail is on the right and may be marked by a small cairn. Coordinates for the trail are 40º 16.9414' N, 106º 36.9841' W.

Per Justin Barker: this area is within the boundaries of the Sarvis Creek Wilderness. Motorized equipment is prohibited per federal wilderness regulations.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sarvis Creek Domes

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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● Bat Crack Trad Shield
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Fat Lip Trad 4 pitches Dome
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● NW Face Trad 5 pitches Dome
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● Something on the Shield Trad, Sport Shield
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 6 ● Suzy Creamcheese Trad, Sport Shield
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 5 ● Wings of Steel Trad, Sport Dome