Elevation: 5,566 ft
GPS: 45.6056, -110.9173
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Description

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.

Getting There

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.

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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
 78
Skin Diver
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 37
Moray in the Hole
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 75
Robin
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 65
Sea Bucket
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 42
Under the Tree
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 35
It's Rice Jim (but not as we kno…
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 79
Under the Sea
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 42
Coral Crimper
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 28
Martian Titties
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 31
Snorkeling in the Sink
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 28
Two Minutes in Heaven
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 37
Left Prow
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 15
Twilight Chainsaw
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 119
Ignition
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 4
Tsunami
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Skin Diver Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 78
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Moray in the Hole Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 37
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Robin Lower Bear Canyon > Batman & Robin Slab
 75
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Sea Bucket Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 65
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Under the Tree Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 42
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
It's Rice Jim (but not as w… Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 35
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Under the Sea Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 79
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Coral Crimper Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 42
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Martian Titties Lower Bear Canyon > Boundary Line Fin
 28
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Snorkeling in the Sink Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 31
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Two Minutes in Heaven Lower Bear Canyon > Under The Sea Wall
 28
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Left Prow Lower Bear Canyon > Batman & Robin Slab
 37
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Twilight Chainsaw Lower Bear Canyon > Boundary Line Fin
 15
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Ignition Lower Bear Canyon > Prow
 119
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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