Grand Giraffe in Eldorado Canyon State Park - Climbing Routes

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Grand Giraffe

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Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado

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39.93° N 105.29° W

eldorado canyon state park grand giraffe climbing routes

A classic crack climb which ascends the entire southwest face of the Redgarden Wall.

Highlights

First ascent by Layton Kor and George Hurley 1960

Type

Multi-pitch traditional route with a crux off-width crack.

Difficulty

5.10a

Protection

Natural gear up to 5" or 6"

Exposure

Good

Rock Quality

Great

Length Of Rope

60 m

Average Climb Time

5 hours car to car for an experienced team

Scenery

Terrific Eldorado Canyon views

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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