Get High Street is a tight, focused trad climb at Backstreet Wall in Elevenmile Canyon, Colorado, that greets you with immediate technical demands. From the ground up, this route dares you to tackle a bulge roof that forms its defining crux, requiring a blend of reach, precision, and secure hand jams to pull through. The initial moves are notably easier for taller climbers who can access the key hand jam hidden within the roof’s pocket, but the challenge remains approachable with smart body positioning. Moving past this test, the climb opens into a series of horizontal cracks streaking leftward, inviting steady gear placements and movement that transitions smoothly from struggle to rhythm.

Equipped for a single pitch that packs the essence of trad climbing into a compact package, Get High Street demands both mental sharpness and practical skill. Protecting the lower section involves placing small to medium cams, scaling up to a #2 Camalot, while the upper portion is secured by three bolts leading to a shared two-bolt anchor with the neighboring route, Anything But The Fast Lane. This hybrid protection style blends the traditional gear placements with fixed hardware, providing an extra layer of confidence without diminishing the route’s adventurous character.

Elevenmile Canyon’s granite shoulder offers a rugged backdrop where weathered rock balances on quiet forest whispers and the distant call of the South Platte River. The approach to this climb is straightforward but requires attentiveness to the canyon’s shifting light and seasonal temperature swings. Climbing here in the cooler parts of the day highlights the rock’s texture, revealing features essential for hand jams and foot placements. The route’s brief length makes it an ideal candidate for a quick morning ascent, especially useful for climbers wanting to combine trad practice with exploration of the area’s varied offerings.

Planning your ascent means bringing a 60-meter rope to ease your descent, as rappelling back to the base is smooth with the shared anchor. Footwear that grips well on granite and a solid selection of cams make a notable difference, as the protection gear must confidently lock into horizontal cracks and bulbous holds. Hydration and layering are key, particularly if you visit in shoulder seasons when temperatures shift rapidly. Given the crux’s position immediately off the deck, warming up with nearby easier routes is a smart move to prepare muscles and confidence.

With an average star rating that reflects varied climber experiences, Get High Street presents an honest 5.9 challenge that rarely overreaches. It’s a route that rewards careful beta reading and an eye for placements as much as strength, appealing to climbers looking for a bold but manageable project in one of Colorado’s iconic climbing corridors.