Humbug Spires Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 5,814 ft |
GPS: |
45.74309, -112.6708 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Ben Redinius on Oct 25, 2010 · Updates |
Admins: | GRK, Zach Wahrer |
Access Issue: Road closed December 2 to May 15
Details
The Humbug Spires are part of the Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Area managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The road is closed to motorized vehicles from December 2 to May 15. The use of power drills is prohibited.
Description
The Humbug Spires contain excellent climbing on white granite of the Boulder Batholith. The main attraction here is the largest spire in the area, The Wedge. It is around 500 feet tall and requires 5.8 climbing to reach the summit. Consult Randall Green's Rock Climbing Montana or Butte's Climbing Guide by Dwight Bishop for further information.
Getting There
The Humbug Spires are located in Silver Bow County in southwestern Montana, approximately 24 miles south of Butte and 36 miles north of Dillon. They are on the edge of the Big Hole River Valley between the Highland Mountains and the Pioneer Mountains. This area is accessible by graded road from Interstate Highway 15.
Turn off I-15 at Moose Creek Exit #99 and follow the graded Moose Creek Road for about 3 miles to the parking lot. Driving time from Butte or Dillon is about 45 minutes.
Follow individual directions for the Wedge, Friends Rock, and other spires.
Turn off I-15 at Moose Creek Exit #99 and follow the graded Moose Creek Road for about 3 miles to the parking lot. Driving time from Butte or Dillon is about 45 minutes.
Follow individual directions for the Wedge, Friends Rock, and other spires.
Classic Climbing Routes at Humbug Spires
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