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Submitted By: Ben Mottinger on Jan 1, 2001
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst
Latitude: 39.9611  Longitude: -105.2890 
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From left to right... The Tower of The Moon (small...


Description 

This section of the Flatirons holds some of the best climbing in the Flatirons, but it seems to be less crowded. For the purposes of this organization, this section extends from Bear Canyon to Eldorado Canyon. Great rocks such as the Maiden, Matron, Devil's Thumb, Nebel Horn, Seal Rock, and the Goose offer lower end difficulty climbs for beginner trad leaders and also more challenging trad lines. Excellent sport routes also can be found, some several pitches in length. The longest line in the area can be found here. There is plenty to explore here.


Getting There 

The approaches vary depending on where you're headed. For rocks like the Matron, take the South Mesa Trail head from the open space park on the way to Eldorado Canyon SP off CO Hwy 170. Otherwise, N. Shanahan trail from Table Mesa or Fern Canyon via the Mesa Trail from NCAR. See specific routes for exact directions.


Access 

Various of the Flatirons are closed for falcon nesting from Feb 1 up to July 31 and for bat nesting Apr 1 to Aug 31. Historically, some of these in this area have included The Matron, Towers of the Moon, Jam Crack Spire, Devil's Thumb, Nebel Horn, Jaws, The Fin, Fern Canyon, The Goose, The Goose Eggs, and possibly others.



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Mike crushes the big move.

Spewbacca V4  CO : Flatirons : ... : Terrain Boulders
Begin in underclings on the large flake near the right side of the boulder. Move up the seam making strenuous moves on mostly good holds then move out left to a good rail. From the rail, make a committing move back right and top out on good holds. ...[more]


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Jamcrack Spire, Maiden, Fatiron, Devils Thumb, Flying Flatiron

BETA PHOTO: Jamcrack Spire, Maiden, Fatiron, Devils Thumb, Fly...

From The Slab 4/11/02

BETA PHOTO: From The Slab 4/11/02

Looking North from summit of The Slab (Nebel Horn, etc)

BETA PHOTO: Looking North from summit of The Slab (Nebel Horn,...

2/7/2003 from near Foothills Parkway and Arapahoe (Eisenhower School)

BETA PHOTO: 2/7/2003 from near Foothills Parkway and Arapahoe ...

The South and Central Flatirons can be a beautiful and lonely place...This image taken after a brief rain, just below the Sphinx.

The South and Central Flatirons can be a beautiful...

The hike into the Southern Flatirons has beautiful Sumac in September and October! Photo by T. Bubb, 09/06.

The hike into the Southern Flatirons has beautiful...

Boulder from the First Flatiron, 5am July.

Boulder from the First Flatiron, 5am July.

In October the trails through the South side of Boulder's Flatirons have a great color as the Bluestem grass and Sumac take on their autumn hue. Joseffa Meir enjoys the hike back from the Matron.

In October the trails through the South side of Bo...

Bear Mountain, and Devils Thumb.

Bear Mountain, and Devils Thumb.

Sumac season in the fall ...

Sumac season in the fall ...