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Outermost Limits Rock Climbing

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Routes in Outermost Limits

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	Elmo T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Lichen to Die T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R
	Lichen to Fly T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Outermost Limits T,S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Roofus (CLOSED) S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Sleeping Beauty T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Unknown T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
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Access Issue: Only public access on USFS land. No deeded easement for public access via Kootenai Creek trailhead. Details

The only publicly-accessible areas are to the south of Kootenai Creek (left when traveling westbound) approximately 0.6 miles, 1 km, or 1,090 yards from the USFS Kootenai Creek Trailhead. More details here. There is no deeded easement for public access from the Kootenai Creek Trailhead along the Kootenai Creek Trail for the first 0.6 miles so continued access is contingent on visitors staying on the established Kootenai Creek Trail until on Forest Service land. Leaving the established trail and trespassing on private property is not permitted.

Closed areas include, and are not limited to:

First Buttress, Second Buttress, Identity Wall, Sick Bay, Shuffle Buttress, Practice Rock, Spiderhang Buttress, and adjacent rock outcrops on the north side of the canyon. Failure to follow these closures may lead to restricted or complete loss of access.

Description

Area update (1/11/24): All bolts have been removed from Outermost Limits.

A great area with some exciting routes and bouldering to boot! The Outermost Limits is home to some fun, steep lines. Vertical and steep climbing with edging and ledging, a good spot to spend some time.

Getting There

To get here, walk 0.5 miles on the Kootenai Creek Trail. You will pass a sign indicating you have entered Forest Service land and are no longer on private property. At this point, you may cross the creek to the other side and backtrack until you reach the crag. Crossing the creek prior to reaching this sign will result in a trespassing violation.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Outermost Limits

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 22 ● Outermost Limits Trad, Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 21 ● Sleeping Beauty Trad, TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 21 ● Elmo Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 13 ● Lichen to Fly Trad