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Satan's Slab

Boulder,
Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks (for wildlife closure information)
303-441-3440 (for wildlife closure information)
39.98° N 105.29° W

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Features

One of the more compelling Flatiron slab climbs.

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Highlights

First ascent by Layton Kor and Pat Ament in 1963. Expect a seasonal wildlife closure.

Type

Multi-pitch sandstone slab adventure climbing.

Difficulty

5.8 s

Protection

No bolts and somewhat sparse protection. Expect runouts.

Exposure

Significant

Rock Quality

Good

Length Of Rope

60 m

Average Climb Time

Typical flatiron climb; plan at least five hours car to car for an experienced party.

Scenery

Excellent views of skunk Canyon and dinosaur Mountain

Access

Start at NCAR, west to Mesa Trail, north on Mesa Trail, west on unmaintained trail to skunk Canyon.

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