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Elevation: 6,428 ft
GPS: 42.08181, -113.71819
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Description Suggest change

A formations large enough to be split in two, The Drilling Fields hosts a number of routes caterable to the masses. A crag with a rich history and new school additions, this area is a real crowd-pleaser for intermediate to advanced climbers.

Bolts, gear, bolts and gear...and fully run-out, unprotectable lines??? The Drilling Fields has it all. Morning sun and shade/Aftenoon shade and sun, east and west facing lines can lend to shady or sunny climbing. Prepare for a full day with routes from .10a to .12a. Climbers within the grade will not run out of options.

Bring a single rack, draws and runners, then prepare for adventurous day.

Getting There Suggest change

Found downstream from Rabbit Rock and Morning Glory, The Drilling Fields can be approached many ways. Travel down into the south creek via Parking Lot Rock. Follow the trail past Rabbit Rock and take the left fork that cuts up hill to The Drilling Fields.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Drilling Fields

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 62
Tourist Season
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 39
True Spirit
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 54
Contra Friction
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 49
End Game
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 53
Last of the Lost
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 20
Chimney to the Sky
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 68
Hired Gun
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 38
City Slicker
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
 28
Truth is Stranger than Friction
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 41
There's Friction Afoot
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 212
The Drilling Fields
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 76
Pigs on a Wing
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 12
Science Friction
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Tourist Season Drilling Fields - Los…
 62
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
True Spirit Drilling Fields - Los…
 39
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Contra Friction Drilling Fields - Los…
 54
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
End Game Drilling Fields - Los…
 49
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Last of the Lost Drilling Fields - Los…
 53
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Chimney to the Sky Drilling Fields - Los…
 20
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Hired Gun Drilling Fields
 68
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
City Slicker Drilling Fields - Los…
 38
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Truth is Stranger than Fric… Drilling Fields - Los…
 28
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 Sport
There's Friction Afoot Drilling Fields - Los…
 41
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
The Drilling Fields Drilling Fields
 212
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Pigs on a Wing Drilling Fields
 76
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Science Friction Drilling Fields - Los…
 12
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
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