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DescriptionAngel 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 ThereFrom 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 ClassicsMountain 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
Featured Route For Fairbanks Environs: Angel Creek Rocks
Bear Tooth 5.8 R AK : Interior Alaska/Alaska Rang... : ... : First Rock
A nice left-facing layback and jam corner on the West side of First Rock. The first 30' is the goods, with excellent protection. Above this, the rock quality and protection disappear entirely. Expect mossy, lichenous, hummocky slab climbing with ZERO pro on the upper half of the route. I think one could potentially take a grounder if they fell from up top while leading. A heads up lead....[more] Browse More Classics in AK
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