The Needles
Needles, The in Colorado has 7 routes across 6 grades with alpine no fixed protection.
- 7 routes
- 5.2 – 5.10
- Alpine
Is Needles, The open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Needles, The, so check the source for the area it covers.
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Bear Activity High Across San Juan National Forest
Agency alert covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Cascade Flume Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-25-07 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Needles, The is a climbing area in Colorado with 7 routes spanning 6 distinct difficulty grades. The crag features alpine no fixed protection style.
Routes (7)
Index, The(1)
Jagged Mountain(1)
Leviathan Peak(1)
Noname Needle(1)
Pigeon Peak(1)
Sunlight Spire(1)
West Eolus(1)
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