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Elevation: 5,178 ft 1,578 m
GPS: 45.64179, -110.90579
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Not exactly, Bozeman's Pass, this "Bozeman Pass" is a climbing area in Rocky Canyon. Know by most as The Pass, this collection of crags ranging from 5.6 - 5.13b has an abundance of sport climbing on shorter than normal walls.

High quality rock marked with pockets, crimps and solid faces, good for beginners and experts. Those looking for the serious goods, warm-up, then hit the Training Wall. Those looking for a solid, yet mellow outing, start at Frat Boy, Recess, or Public Service Wall.

Please report any rusted, spinning, damaged, worn, or otherwise unsafe hardware you find within this region to the SMCC: Report a Bad Bolt, Hanger, or Anchor. If you have the means, please consider donating, so they can continue their hard work.


Summary: Limestone - Primarily Sport, All levels, Easy access (15-30 min approach), noisy due to the highway. A large cluster of separated crags, 60m minimum, a 70m for a few lines. Areas can be shaded and cool during afternoon. Upper crags seems to get more sun during the day. Season: Spring, Summer, & Fall.

Getting There Suggest change

Take the interstate east out of Bozeman and take exit 316 for Trail Creek. Turn left (north) to go under the overpass, and follow the road left (west). Drive to the end of the road and park near the end of the fence.

DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE GATE OR IN FRONT OF THE NO PARKING SIGNS

From here walk on an old road west, through a gate (close it behind you). Continue for about 200 yards, then climb a 3-rung wooden ladder over the fence. Walk another 1/2 mile west parallel to the highway. The trail will go downhill to the level of the highway, then back uphill just before the cliffs. Frat Boy Wall is the first climbing spot you'll encounter, if you take the right fork.

60 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bozeman Pass

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 40
● Dodge Ball
Sport
Recess Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 37
● Public Service Announcement
Sport
Public Service Wall
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 75
● Nagasaki
Sport
Frat Boy Wall
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 39
● Peer Pressure
Sport
Recess Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 48
● Hiroshima
Sport
Frat Boy Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 37
● Schools Out
Sport
Recess Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 35
● Duck and Cover
Sport
Frat Boy Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 52
● Fatman
Sport
Frat Boy Wall
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 60
● The Natural
Sport
Frat Boy Wall
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 32
● When the Time Comes
Sport
Training Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 34
● Black Russian
Sport
Training Wall
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 41
● China Crisis
Sport
Training Wall
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 7
● Sistine Chapel
Sport
Sistine Chapel
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 23
● ByLine
Sport
Training Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 6
● Fall of Man
Sport
Sistine Chapel
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Dodge Ball Recess Wall
 40
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Public Service Announcement Public Service Wall
 37
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Nagasaki Frat Boy Wall
 75
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
● Peer Pressure Recess Wall
 39
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
● Hiroshima Frat Boy Wall
 48
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Schools Out Recess Wall
 37
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Duck and Cover Frat Boy Wall
 35
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Fatman Frat Boy Wall
 52
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● The Natural Frat Boy Wall
 60
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● When the Time Comes Training Wall
 32
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Black Russian Training Wall
 34
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● China Crisis Training Wall
 41
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Sistine Chapel Sistine Chapel
 7
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● ByLine Training Wall
 23
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Fall of Man Sistine Chapel
 6
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
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crags at the pass as seen from the top of Servus (Frog Rock)
crags at the pass as seen from the top of Servu…
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Do not park in front of the "No Parking" signs by the cattle gates. There is plenty of parking that is not in front of the cattle gates.
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Overview of Bozeman Pass from the approach trail
Overview of Bozeman Pass from the approach trail
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Bozeman Pass
Bozeman Pass
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"Sidewinder" on the cooling tower
"Sidewinder" on the cooling tower
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Training and Belly Dancer Wall's from Public Service Wall
Training and Belly Dancer Wall's from Public Se…
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