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Fortress, Lower Rock Climbing

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Psilocybe Pslab S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a

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Elevation:	8,500 ft	2,591 m
GPS:	38.9091, -105.472 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Mike Howard on Jul 20, 2011
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures January 1- July 31st, 2016-2021 Details

For 2022: per Daniel Bryant: they did extend the order, but what I found was that the closed area does not encompass any of the common climbing areas within Elevenmile Canyon.

From Daniel H Bryant: the 2022 Elevenmile Canyon closures that were extended but do not include climbing areas.

Seasonal Closures in effect January 1-July 31st, 2016-2021.
For details visit:
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Maps:
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Contact phone number: (719) 553-1400.

Description

This is a southwest-facing, secluded cliff with the Canyon Classic crack in the center of the main face. It is well protected from wind and weather and shaded in the summer mornings.

Getting There

It is a 15 minute hike up from Spillway Campground site number 11. Follow an eroded trail north to traverse under main wall of lower Fortress in the shade of large ponderosa pines.