PRINT: Rock Climb (Unknown), Golden

(Unknown)

5.12b, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),

Avg: 2 from 9 votes
FA: Cody Snow? Denver Mountain Guiding?, 2020
Colorado > Golden > Clear Creek Canyon > Death Valley

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Please be aware of the annual raptor seasonal closures!

Raptor Closures Effective February 1-July 31

Visit: jeffco.us/open-space/news/2…

Tunnel 1 closure
For more details visit: jeffco.us/open-space/alerts…

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 1 (MM 270, W of Tunnel 1). Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

CCC Raptor Nesting Closure 2 (E of Tunnel 2). In 2016, the closure WAS lifted June 9 for ONLY the 2016 season, per Eric Krause, JeffCo OS Ranger. Photo reconfiguration: Ron Keller.

The two areas Jefferson County Open Space intends to close in Clear Creek Canyon, shown on the attached maps, encompass the active eagle nests. If the Clear Creek eagles continue to nest in the active nests, these areas will remain closed from February 1 through July 31. If the eagles choose different nesting sites, the closures will be adjusted accordingly to protect those eagles during their breeding season.

Currently, rock climbing areas that fall inside of the seasonal raptor closures include:

Blonde Formation
Bumbling Stock
Evil Area
Ghost Crag
Highlander
Skinny Legs
Stumbling Block
Tetanus Garden
Fault Caves

Description

This is an unknown 5.12 left of 282 Below. The route starts off the large boulder, and stickclipping the second bolt is recommended. Tough opening moves are followed by the crux. You then get some easier moves that lead to the second bulge where a redpoint crux awaits. Finishes on jugs.

Location

Currently, it is the third furthest route right on the wall and shares anchors with 282 Below.

Protection

6 bolts to chains.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Unknown 5.12 in pink, 282 Below in green.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Tal M
Denver, CO

Absolutely stickclip the second bolt - the crux is getting to and above it, and blowing it would likely cause you to shatter your ankles on the boulder below. The first bolt should be considered a redirect/belay bolt only - especially considering the fact that it’s not even remotely flush with the wall (at least, wasn’t when I did this when it was first put up). Feb 28, 2023