A shady face on south side of road, 5 minute access climb. Three bolted climbs. The climb on the east of the slab is a 5.9+. Middle climb is 5.10a and right or west most climb is rated 5.11, but feels more like CC canyon 5.10c or d. I'm not aware of names for the climbs.
First clips on both the right most climbs, 5.10 and 5.11 are high and bad ground fall is a possibility, unless your climbing grade is well above 5.11. Stick clip or bring your own pro. The climbs are really fun, great if you are a local climber looking for an after work climbing session.
Getting There
Take the frontage road west from Idaho Springs. About 2 miles west across from where Fall River comes into Clear Creek is a flat reddish slab with three routes. Park just up or down from the crag, no parking below the climbing area. Be aware this area has rock fall, so park in a safe area and walk a few minutes more to be safe.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Stanley Road or Frontage River Road:
This may well be the same crag, if anyone knows who put up the climbs or their names, it would be helpful. It is worth a visit. Their is some conflicting information on the other submission. The 5.11 (furthest to the west route) start is rather unprotected, if you climb the direct route under the bolts. Hard off balance beginning before the first clip.
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