Clear Creek Canyon

Trip

Climb – Clear Creek Canyon

We will sport climb at Canal Zone warming up on 5.8 Made in the Shade, then climb 5.8 Box of Rain & Dirt Trek & 5.10b Bears Choice. You must be knowledgeable in sport climbing including leading 5.9 - 5.10 routes, lead belaying, setting up and cleaning sport anchors. This is not a beginner class.

  • Wed, Aug 26, 2026
  • Denver
  • Climbing
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Moderate

You must be knowledgeable and comfortable in sport climbing including leading 5.8 - 5.10 routes, lead belaying, setting up and cleaning sport anchors.

This is not a beginner class.

We will meet at the Tunnel 1 Trailhead located at 39.7498, -105.2510. Departure time will be determined based on availability of the participants, typically 8 - 9 am and a staggered start is acceptable.

Roster
Route/Place

Clear Creek Canyon


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

All personal gear including a PAS and climbing helmet is required. Bring a 60 m or 70 m rope (see note below), quickdraws, anchor materials, stick clip and radios if you have them.

NOTE: There are 2 routes that take a longer rope; Dirt Trek 5.8, 105' and Made in the Shade 5.9- 100' to the lower anchors, 125' to the upper anchors. I have no experience on Dirt Trek but plan to change this on this trip. For Made in the Shade the climbing between the lower and upper anchors is unspectacular and the lower anchors are recommended. NOTE: Made in the Shade requires 17 clips for the lower anchors, 20 for the upper anchors!

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