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The Thing

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About The Thing:

Just beyond the 3rd Flatiron - a classic climb.
Approach: Park at Chautauqua Park and head up the Kinnikinik road to the Bluebell Shelter. Take the Royal Arch Trail, continuing toward the Royal Arch when the trail forks. (The right branch leads towards the 3rd Flatiron.) The trail crosses Bluebell Canyon and climbs steeply until Sentinel Pass. Head due west up hill at this point off trail and bear north until you find the base of the Thing.
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Latitude, Longitude: 39.98459, 105.29429
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Type of Climbing: Trad
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SequenceSequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. Rating Route Difficulty Ascents
Average Rating = 4.00/5 East Face (1) 5.7 1
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