Routes : North America : United States : Colorado : Boulder Area : Flatirons - Second Flatiron : East Face : Freeway
Freeway - 5.3
Average Rating : 3.75 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (14)
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Description:
Freeway doesn't actually go to the summit of the Second, but is a great easy 5.0 cruise and very commonly soloed.From the point where the trail meets the rock, head up the relatively low angle slabs for several hundred feet. The easiest way is never harder than 5.0 and harder variations are possible. After about 500 feet, you will end up on a small summit separated from the rest of the flatiron. Jump a cross the notch(much easier and safer than it looks).
The hardest part of the route is above here. Climb another few hundred feet of easy rock to the top of the ridgeline. A 30 foot cliff prevents a downclimb, but thats good because this part is fun. Climb up and right up steeper rock until the ridge meets the trail. Say hello to the hikers, and stroll back to your car.
Submitted by: atg200 on 2002-04-01
Views: 2370
Route ID: 15328
14 Ascents Recorded
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| Safety Rating | G |
Solo ascent by:
adf
af
Added: 2011-06-25
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | X |
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Easy but not worth the risk
Very easy climb for nearly the entire rock but can manage to find some tricky spots. Does not seem like bringing a rack would do any good on this route. Watch out for lose and fragile rock.
Added: 2009-11-30
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| Difficulty | 5.3 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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lots of exposure
first time at the flat irons!
Added: 2009-08-28
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| Difficulty | 5.2 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Added: 2009-07-14
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | X |
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Onsight ascent by:
2p simulclimb
simulclimbed it in two pitches, p1 was like 600ft... after climbing it wish we just onsight-solo'd it... the gear was like every 50-100ft. Don't fall!
Added: 2009-05-29
