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Angel Creeks Rocks are situated at a great elevation overlooking the north fork of the Chena River along the Chena Hot springs road. The routes are found on granite that can be solid in places and exfoliating and grainy in others. Regardless, the aesthetic quality of the rock and the semi remote setting make Angel Creek a worthwhile destination.


Getting There 

From Fairbanks travel north to Chena Hot Springs road. At about mile marker 49 there is a sign for Angel Creek trailhead, turn right and park in the picnic area (fee $5). The trail follows along the north fork on the Chena river and divides into a loop trail that creates a circuit around the rock formations. The trail is well maintained and the approach can take 30-45 minutes depending on the rock formation.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Fairbanks Environs: Angel Creek Rocks:
When Free Climbers Wore Hammers   5.8     Trad, Alpine, 1 pitch, 110 feet   Main Rock
Minor Groove   5.9+     Trad, TR, Alpine, 1 pitch, 60 feet   Main Rock
Teenage Wasteland   5.10a/b     Trad, TR, Alpine, 40 feet   Teenage Area
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Main Rock formation; this tower holds the majority of routes in the area which can be toproped or led with gear.

BETA PHOTO: Main Rock formation; this tower holds th...

East aspect of Main Rock; home to many routes that can be led or TR'd; Prominent groove that splits the face is Minor Groove 5.9+

BETA PHOTO: East aspect of Main Rock; home to many r...

North Buttress Crack 5.9; found on the North aspect of the Main Rock formation.

BETA PHOTO: North Buttress Crack 5.9; found on the N...

The North fork of the Chena River as viewed from the approach trail 11:30 AK time.

The North fork of the Chena River as viewed from t...

Angel Rocks from the Chena Hot Springs Road, April 2007.

Angel Rocks from the Chena Hot Springs Road, April...

Main Rock and Pump Master Rock

Main Rock and Pump Master Rock


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By TobinPetty
From: Boise, ID
Jun 24, 2007

The Fairbanks Area Climbing Guide produced by Alaska Alpine Club, combined with previous editions of Fairbanks area climbing guides by Stan Justice, are the best sources for up to date and comprehensive climbing in Fairbanks environs. The guide books can be purchased at Beaver Sports in Fairbanks, AK.