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Routes in First Flatiron
  | Atalanta T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a |
| | Baker's Way T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a |
| | Butterfly T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
| | Direct Route T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
| | Dumais Direct T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
| | East Face Gully T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
| | East Face North Side T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a R |
| | Fandango T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
| | Fandango Variation T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
| | First in Flight T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R |
| | Hubris T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
| | Kamikaze Overhangs T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
| | Massugu T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13 |
| | North Arete T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
| | Red Slab Variation T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
| | Southwest Face T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c |
| | Way of the Ancients T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
| | Yellow Brick Road T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
| | Zig Zag T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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| Elevation: | 6,713 ft | 2,046 m |
| GPS: | 39.9908, -105.2928 Google Map · Climbing Area Map | |
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Access Issue: 2024 Crag Closures & Temporary Trail and Raptor Closures Details
The usual crags are closed for climbing for raptor nesting:
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.Click here for the trail closures. Some are M-F, some are 24/7. These impact the Bear Canyon/Fern Canyon regions primarily:
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Description
The First is a huge Flatiron with many good face routes starting from the bottom to the top of the East side. It's probably the 2nd largest Flatiron overall. The climbing is longer and more varied than the Third with huge flakes, dihedrals, and the rollercoaster ridge. Climbs range from about 4-10 pitches. Virtually every climb is a quality line. There is adventure and there are crowds. A 60m rope is nice for these routes, especially for the rappel.
On a rare winter, you can even find an ice climb here....
Getting There
From Chautauqua Park (W on Baseline, near 9th, off US 36), take the diagonalling "Chautauqua Trail" from the parking lot. At the trail intersection once in the trees, go briefly south (L), then follow signs (R) for the 1st Flatiron to the base. Depending on which route you're going to do, either take the wooden bridge to the base (routes starting near the nadir) or stay on the trail and keep hiking up the hill to the left to another trail that leads to access for climbs that start higher on the East face (e.g. Fandango). Approaches range from 20-40 minutes for the casual walker.
19 Total Climbs
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Classic Climbing Routes at First Flatiron
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
| 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c 114 ● Southwest Face Trad |
| 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 55 ● Atalanta Trad |
| 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 159 ● Baker's Way Trad 6 pitches |
| 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a R 158 ● East Face North Side Trad 5 pitches |
| 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 268 ● North Arete Trad 5 pitches |
| 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 239 ● Fandango Trad 5 pitches |
| 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R 1,316 ● Direct Route Trad 10 pitches |
| 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 58 ● Fandango Variation Trad 6 pitches |
| 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R 26 ● Butterfly Trad |
| 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R 8 ● Way of the Ancients Trad 3 pitches |
| 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 79 ● Zig Zag Trad 5 pitches |
| 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R 16 ● Yellow Brick Road Trad 6 pitches |
| 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R 15 ● Red Slab Variation Trad 7 pitches |
| 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R 10 ● Dumais Direct Trad 6 pitches |
| 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 4 ● First in Flight Trad |
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● Southwest Face | | 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Trad | ||
| ● Atalanta | | 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad | ||
| ● Baker's Way | | 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad 6 pitches | ||
| ● East Face North Side | | 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a R Trad 5 pitches | ||
| ● North Arete | | 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad 5 pitches | ||
| ● Fandango | | 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad 5 pitches | ||
| ● Direct Route | | 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R Trad 10 pitches | ||
| ● Fandango Variation | | 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 6 pitches | ||
| ● Butterfly | | 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R Trad | ||
| ● Way of the Ancients | | 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R Trad 3 pitches | ||
| ● Zig Zag | | 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 5 pitches | ||
| ● Yellow Brick Road | | 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R Trad 6 pitches | ||
| ● Red Slab Variation | | 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R Trad 7 pitches | ||
| ● Dumais Direct | | 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R Trad 6 pitches | ||
| ● First in Flight | | 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R Trad |
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