Carved into the rugged granite of Colorado’s Lover's Leap, "Love It Or Leave It" delivers a compact but intense trad climb that demands both grit and finesse. The route launches with a challenging start, where your hands and feet test the rock’s edges before the path opens to a more exposed section. Here, the cliff stretches outward, offering a moment to breathe while the wind plays through the cracks. As you ascend, you approach a narrow ledge—a critical transition zone where commitment is key. Beyond this perch, the climb evolves into a classic hand crack that beckons you upward, inviting confident jams and deliberate moves. The granite’s texture is crisp under hands, with the occasional patch of chalk revealing past attempts. The climb’s single pitch spans about 90 feet, packed with technical moves inside a natural amphitheater wrenching your focus between flow and effort.

This route carries a 5.9 PG13 rating, subtle in challenge but precise in execution, rewarding those ready to manage exposed sections with care. Despite its moderate length, the route’s stance on protection and positioning calls for smart gear placement and calm decision-making. Two bolt anchors provide a secure belay once you topple the final hand crack, but getting there requires a stable head and nimble fingers.

Accessing "Love It Or Leave It" is straightforward, with a short approach from the base parking area of Lover’s Leap near Morrison, Colorado. The trail cuts through pine and scrub, its soft soil and tree roots cushioning your steps as the granite wall looms. The climb faces slightly southeast, catching morning light and providing shade in the afternoon, ideal for early starts especially in summer. The environment hums with the sounds of chipmunks darting through the brush and distant traffic filtered through the rock’s sheltering arms.

For those embarking on this climb, bringing a standard trad rack with a focus on finger- to hand-sized pieces will serve best, supplemented by sturdy climbing shoes that combine sensitivity and support. Hydration is essential; dry air and exertion pair to sap energy quickly. Seasonally, late spring through early fall offers the best conditions, with winter snow and wet rock signaling a pause.

"Love It Or Leave It" is a manageable yet rewarding challenge for intermediate climbers eager to sharpen crack technique and experience Lover's Leap’s classic granite face without the extended commitment of multi-pitch routes. The route’s exposed sections whisper of adventure rather than shout it, providing an accessible taste of traditional climbing that speaks to careful planning and steady execution.