Colorado · Rock climbing · Meredith

Straight Through The Gates of Hell

Mid-range climb in Slab from Hell combining bolts and placed gear.

5.10a
grade
Mixed
style

Is Straight Through The Gates of Hell open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Straight Through The Gates of Hell, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Straight Through The Gates of Hell

Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    31° / 3°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / 3°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    39° / 9°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    44° / 18°

    8 wet

  5. May

    55° / 27°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    68° / 34°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    73° / 39°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    70° / 38°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    62° / 31°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    51° / 23°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 14°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    31° / 6°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sugarloaf Rsvr, CO, 10.6 mi away at 9,738 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued in the Slab from Hell sector at Hell's Gate/Hagerman Pass, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's 5.8 to 5.11c/d range. The line combines both bolts and placed gear on the same route.