A really good route. The physical crux is low, but there are a couple tricky moves along the way to the top. You start on an obvious big hold about 10 feet to the left of S.T.C. Cross over to a funky mono and crimp and continue up the vertical seam to a good hold and your first piece. Continue up and trend right along the series of slopers and jugs.  

Fat Elliot

Piddling Pup

Storming the Castle

Tetra

Belly

This is a cool route and a little run out. Start on a juggy side pull and traverse left along awesome holds. Go up where it feels natural and continue to the top on easier ground.

Starts on the Castle hold(a ledge in the middle of the cliff that has a wild rim along the top) and moves up and right to a HUGE hold and then to the highest point on the cliff. There is a fun mantle move out of the giant hole that can be tricky for the shorties.

This is a fun route with a crux at the bottom with a marginal piece of gear to protect you. Definitely a good idea to have a pad if you don't feel comfortable at the grade.

This is the best line on the cliff (so far). There are two starting variations. Either slap your way up the amazing belly or lay back on the grainy quartz feature. Either way, the crux is getting past the small overhang looming above. Continue up past the belly on cool red rock and perfect holds.

This is a small crag within Chatfield Hollow State Park. I don't know of any climbing history here but would love to know of it if it exists! 

   The routes are between 30 and 40 feet in length and climb on high quality gneiss. All the routes are protected by natural gear but, because of the belly-shape of the cliff, you usually have to boulder the first section before you can place a piece, so...bring a pad. Also, bring 50-100 ft. of webbing for anchors as there are no fixed anchors. Bring your small stuff up to a #1 BD and a brush. This crag has potential for a few more FA's, but needs a little attention.

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