Anthill Direct in Eldorado Canyon State Park - Climbing Routes

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Anthill Direct

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Eldorado Canyon State Park,

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39.93° N 105.28° W

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A varied and interesting Eldorado Canyon classic

Highlights

Climbs the entire South buttress of Redgarden Wall. FA Layton Kor & Rick Tidrick, 1961

Type

Multipitch traditional style climb

Difficulty

5.9 (with recommended direct finish)

Protection

Sparse but adequate natural gear and fixed pitons.

Exposure

Moderately exhilarating

Rock Quality

Excellent

Length Of Rope

60 m

Average Climb Time

4-5 hours for an experienced party

Scenery

Outstanding views of the Naked Edge and the Diving Board.

Access

Eldorado State Park requires an entrance fee and some routes are subject to wildlife closure.

Useful Links

http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/eldoradocanyon

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