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Elevation: 5,566 ft 1,697 m
GPS: 45.6056, -110.9173
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Description Suggest change

Great beginner sport climbing area with many climbs from 5.8 -5.10, and several great harder lines as well. Throughout the day areas can change from sunny to shady so plan accordingly. Climbs have lots of interesting features like single finger pockets. At times it can be crowded due to the proximity to Bozeman and its short hikes. Please note the work to keep some flat built platforms on the otherwise unconsolidated hillside. PLEASE treat these carefully and don't try to make them collapse.

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.

Getting There Suggest change

From downtown Bozeman drive east on Main and merge east onto the interstate. Travel about 3 miles until you reach the Bear Canyon exit ramp. After exiting the highway take a right on Bozeman Trail Rd., and then a left on Bear Canyon Rd. You can also take Kagy Blvd. east out of town, go through the small village of Fort Ellis, and turn right on Bear Canyon Rd.

Follow Bear Canyon Rd. for a few minutes until you reach the end/parking areas. You can also park at the New World Gulch trailhead and walk up the road. Or just search “Bear Canyon Trailhead” and follow your map.

48 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bear Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 95
● Skin Diver
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 55
● Moray in the Hole
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 87
● Robin
Sport, TR
Lower Bear Canyon > Batman & Robin Slab
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 79
● Sea Bucket
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 55
● Under the Tree
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 28
● Ranger Smith
Sport 2 pitches
Upper Bear Canyon > Yogi Bear Spire
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 31
● Martian Titties
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Boundary Line Fin
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 89
● Under the Sea
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 57
● Coral Crimper
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 43
● Snorkeling in the Sink
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 40
● Two Minutes in Heaven
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 45
● Left Prow
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Batman & Robin Slab
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 18
● Twilight Chainsaw
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Boundary Line Fin
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 147
● Ignition
Sport
Lower Bear Canyon > Prow
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 4
● Tsunami
Sport
Upper Bear Canyon > Tsunami Area
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Skin Diver Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 95
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Moray in the Hole Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 55
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Robin Lower Bear Canyon > Batman & Robin Slab
 87
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
● Sea Bucket Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 79
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Under the Tree Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 55
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Ranger Smith Upper Bear Canyon > Yogi Bear Spire
 28
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 2 pitches
● Martian Titties Lower Bear Canyon > Boundary Line Fin
 31
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Under the Sea Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 89
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Coral Crimper Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 57
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Snorkeling in the Sink Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 43
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Two Minutes in Heaven Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 40
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Left Prow Lower Bear Canyon > Batman & Robin Slab
 45
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Twilight Chainsaw Lower Bear Canyon > Boundary Line Fin
 18
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Ignition Lower Bear Canyon > Prow
 147
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Tsunami Upper Bear Canyon > Tsunami Area
 4
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
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