PRINT: Rock Climb Sidewalk Stroll, Flatirons

Sidewalk Stroll

5.11a, Trad, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
Colorado > Boulder > Flatirons > Central > Der Freischutz

Access Issue: 2024 Crag Closures & Temporary Trail and Raptor Closures Details

The usual crags are closed for climbing for raptor nesting:

See: bouldercolorado.gov/service….

Click here for the trail closures. Some are M-F, some are 24/7. These impact the Bear Canyon/Fern Canyon regions primarily:

flatironsclimbing.org/tempo…

Click here bouldercolorado.gov/service… for the latest in raptor closures.

Access Issue: New Emergency Closure but 2018 Raptor Closure is Lifted Details

As of May 16, 2018, per Flatirons Climbing Council: the raptor closures have been lifted here due to no or failed raptor nesting.

Emergency Raptor Closure of Der Freischutz and surrounding formations:

OSMP is enacting a closure to protect cliff nesting raptors at Der Freischutz on Dinosaur Mountain — please see the attached map. The closure includes the BUBBLE and the Dinosaur Eggs formations.

On Wednesday of this week, OSMP staff and volunteers observed that the prairie falcon pair that typically occupies Bear Creek Spire had relocated to the Der Freischutz formation.

The pair’s timing is in the ballpark that if they succeed and fledge young, the formation will open with other closures on or about July 31st.

As a result of the move, OSMP is lifting the closure for Bear Creek Spire.

Those approaching Overhang Rock from Mallory Cave trail will need to approach from Bear Creek Spire going forward or until Bear Canyon trail is reopened.

Description

An interesting climb with interesting moves- mostly thin edges and cobbles. A move leftward toward the arete at mid-height seemed to be the crux.
This climb is all about slipping or not slipping, so chalk up and climb it cold. I was in distress chalk-less and in the hot sun. Perhaps my assigned grade reflects that.
The route could be lead all sport (no trad gear) and still only get a grade of 5.11a/5.9(S).

Location

This climb is just up the hill from the Northern Dinosaur Egg, which is to say, it is at the lowest south-facing wall on the West side of Der Freischutz. It is the left of two bolted faces which share a disgustingly 'hot pink' sling on the anchor at the moment.... Thankfully it is out of view from almost anywhere by the summit of the N. Dino Egg, and hopefully the sun will fade it fast. The 80s were not kind to me and this triggered bad memories.

Protection

3 bolts and a few stoppers or TCUs for the easier top.