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Elevation: 6,500 ft
GPS: 45.17292, -111.24205
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Shared By: Michael MacFadden on May 26, 2008 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

A fairly easy approach leads you to the base of an obvious limestone cliff. There are several bolted routes ranging from 5.8 to 5.10. Some shady spots and reasonable temps most of the summer.

Getting There Suggest change

The campground is in the Gallatin Canyon approximately 48 miles south of Bozeman, MT on US 191. It's about 7 miles south of the Big Sky ski area. Enter the camp ground by crossing the bridge. At the fork in the road veer right. Continue back until the obvious trail head. The cliff is just up the trail.

The Red Cliff's Campground is open for camping from 5/15 - 9/15. Before or after this time you have to park on the road and walk into the campground. This will add a bit to your approach. You can also park in the pick nick area and walk in.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Red Cliff Campground

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 5
Unknown TR
TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 36
The Hunted
Sport, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 34
Campground Beatdown
Sport, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 23
Jail Bait
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 19
Third Leg
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 13
Hot Pocket
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 12
The Sandman
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 39
Pocket Protector
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 8
Paranoia
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 12
Grand Opening
Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 43
Pocket Pool
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 19
Unknown 2
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 4
Astral Projection
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 7
Meridians
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 7
Zingy
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Unknown TR Main Cliff
 5
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c TR
The Hunted Main Cliff
 36
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport, TR
Campground Beatdown Main Cliff
 34
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport, TR
Jail Bait Main Cliff
 23
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Third Leg Main Cliff
 19
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Hot Pocket Campsite 18 Cliff
 13
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Sandman Campsite 18 Cliff
 12
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Pocket Protector Main Cliff
 39
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Paranoia Campsite 18 Cliff
 8
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Grand Opening Campsite 18 Cliff
 12
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Pocket Pool Main Cliff
 43
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Unknown 2 Main Cliff
 19
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Astral Projection Energy Wall
 4
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Meridians Energy Wall
 7
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Zingy Energy Wall
 7
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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