Colorado · Rock climbing · Estes Park

The Reclusive Buttress

Alpine line at the lower end of the Seldom Seen Wall's range.

5.9
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is The Reclusive Buttress open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rocky Mountain National Park. It doesn't name The Reclusive Buttress, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Rocky Mountain National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of six routes catalogued at the Seldom Seen Wall, this climb sits at the lower end of the crag's 5.9–5.11a range. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

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Outfitters and businesses near Estes Park. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Wildcat Mountaineering

Rock Climbing business nearby (~22 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Movement Gyms

Rock Climbing business nearby (~28 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Boulder Rock Club

Rock Climbing business nearby (~28 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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