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Elevation: 4,377 ft
GPS: 44.4112, -120.62033
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Shared By: corvegas on Apr 27, 2006 · Updates
Admins: Kevin Piarulli, Micah Klesick, Nate Ball

Description Suggest change

The Steins Pillar area has three main formations: Steins Pillar proper, Steins Overlook, and Ringside. Most routes can be summed up as steep and loose.  Helmets are highly recommended.

History
Climbing on Steins Pillar dates back to the '50's with multiple, multi-day attempts to finally make the summit via the East Face. This vertical museum of fixed protection now goes free at sandbag 5.11a, yet most ascents still use some aid.  The West face is now the standard route for free climbing.  It's a spectacular, stiff for the grade, sketch trad experience, that isn't soon forgotten.

Getting There Suggest change

drive US26 10 miles east from downtown Prineville to 200 yards east of mile marker 28. Turn left onto (paved) Mill Creek Road. Follow the road past the end of the pavement (at 5.1 miles from US26). Stay on Mill Creek Road for another 1.6 miles to the signed junction for Steins Pillar Trailhead. 30-45 minute hike in.
Self-issued, free permit is available at the trailhead and is required for hiking the Steins Pillar trail.

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