JB. on the West Ridge Traverse V-5

  Getting There: 5 or 10 minute hike
The West Ridge Traverse is less than a half a mile
from the entrance of Eldorado Canyon State Park.
Either cross the bridge at the Bastille and hike west along the Stream Side Trail on the north side of the river, eventually scrambling over the toe of the West Ridge and then hike up less than 100 feet to the traverse. Or, drive .4 miles from the Park entrance to the Milton Rock and park. Then cross over the creek and hike up a few minutes to the traverse which is right off the trail.

The West Ridge Traverse approach

Pros:
Quick, low to the ground traverse. Makes
a good warm-up for Germ Free Adolescence.
Sunny. Short approach and a flat landing.
As good as anything on Flagstaff.

Cons:
You have to get your feet wet crossing the creek. The finish is still dirty. Rock fall potential above. Bad landings for the vertical lines.