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Picnic Rock Climbing
Routes in Picnic Rock
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Skinny Dipping S,TR 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Less Lichen, More Lovin' S,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Picnic Blank It S,TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Chips and Beer S,TR 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Uninvited Guest T,TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Adults Only Picnic S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Snakeskin V7 7A+ |
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Snakeskin Sit V8 7B |
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| Elevation: | 5,285 ft | 1,611 m |
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40.6705, -105.23037 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Access Issue: 2025 Seasonal Raptor Closures - Triple Tier, Boston Peak, Grazing Allotment Crag
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From the NFS (2/3/25): Seasonal restrictions to protect nesting birds of prey
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Feb. 3, 2025) – To protect nesting birds of prey, the Roosevelt National Forest began implementing annual closures in several popular recreation areas within the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts on Feb 1, 2025.
On the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, the closure areas include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details.
The Roosevelt National Forest works closely with partners like Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Boulder Climbing Community and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
From the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Forest Service:
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Feb. 3, 2025) – To protect nesting birds of prey, the Roosevelt National Forest began implementing annual closures in several popular recreation areas within the Canyon Lakes and Boulder Ranger Districts on Feb 1, 2025.
On the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, the closure areas include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details.
The Roosevelt National Forest works closely with partners like Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Boulder Climbing Community and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
From the Canyon Lakes Ranger District Forest Service:
Fort Collins, Colo. (March 7, 2024) – to protect nesting birds of prey, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing annual area closures in several popular recreation areas throughout the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The closures include Triple Tier, south of CO Highway 14; Boston Peak, north of CO Highway 14; Grazing Allotment Crag, northwest of Prairie Divide Road; and Mt. Olympus, southeast of US Highway 34. See the closure map for more details. Effective through July 31, 2024, the closures protect established raptor territories to ensure the birds remain undisturbed during sensitive breeding and nesting seasons.
The Canyon Lakes Ranger District partners with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition to monitor nesting progress and to inform climbers about the importance of giving raptors space to raise their young.
Federal and state laws prohibit disturbing any nesting bird of prey. Visitors can help protect wildlife by respecting all closures. Signs will be posted at key access points into the closed areas. Additional closure information is available online.
A map: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Additional information: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Description
Picnic Rock has a long but obscure climbing history. At one time, the National Guard and/or ROTC used the area for climbing practice. Locals have climbed here for at least 50 years. The crag is very lichenous and has never seen much traffic. The climbing has a somewhat alpine feel. With its proximity to town and the short approach, it is a place to go for a quick after work fix.
The picnic area is heavily used on nice weekends and is a major takeout for tubers and paddlers. The crag is west-facing and thus gets sun in the afternoon.
After some major lichen scrubbing these were initially set up as mixed routes but now five of the six routes are fully bolted. They also can be easily top-roped but be careful of loose rock on top. The face is taller than it looks and the routes are most easily done with a 70m rope, but with some shenanigans, you may be able to get down from all but Chips and Beer with a 60m. Be sure to knot the ends.
If anyone has further historical information or corrections, please let me know, and I will update this.
The picnic area is heavily used on nice weekends and is a major takeout for tubers and paddlers. The crag is west-facing and thus gets sun in the afternoon.
After some major lichen scrubbing these were initially set up as mixed routes but now five of the six routes are fully bolted. They also can be easily top-roped but be careful of loose rock on top. The face is taller than it looks and the routes are most easily done with a 70m rope, but with some shenanigans, you may be able to get down from all but Chips and Beer with a 60m. Be sure to knot the ends.
If anyone has further historical information or corrections, please let me know, and I will update this.
Classic Climbing Routes at Picnic Rock
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