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Bozeman Pass

Montana > Southwest Region
Warning Access Issue: Dont park on the Interstate (go totrail creek exit) DetailsDrop down

Description

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.

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

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.

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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.
[Hide Photo] 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.
Overview of Bozeman Pass from the approach trail
[Hide Photo] Overview of Bozeman Pass from the approach trail
crags at the pass as seen from the top of Servus (Frog Rock)
[Hide Photo] crags at the pass as seen from the top of Servus (Frog Rock)
"Sidewinder" on the cooling tower
[Hide Photo] "Sidewinder" on the cooling tower
Training and Belly Dancer Wall's from Public Service Wall
[Hide Photo] Training and Belly Dancer Wall's from Public Service Wall
Bozeman Pass
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[Hide Comment] Watch out for the ticks, went out recently with three people and all of us had ticks on us when we got back. May 6, 2013