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Montana > Northwest Region > Missoula Area > Rattler Gulch

Description

This crag is located up the road from the main parking lot, and has a few different areas along a long fin. Climbing can be relatively cool and shady in the summer when the temps get high.

May 2022 - Routes on the main wall were recently rebolted and recleaned . There may still be some smaller pieces and crumbles, please use judgment and caution. Unfortunately the log supporting the ground under the main wall collapsed and is currently very loose ground.

Getting There

From the main parking area, drive up the hill until you cross a yellow cattle guard. Park directly after this on the right and then hike up the hill to your left once you find the approach trail. After 30 yds you will come to the first few routes, and the rest are located about another 50 yds uphill.

Routes from Left to Right

5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 2
Midnight Marauders
Sport
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 15
I
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 12
II
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 8
III
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 2
IV
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 12
V
Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 9
Button Fly
Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 1
Silver lining
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 14
No Animals Were Harmed During th…
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 25
Mummy Dick
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Midnight Marauders
 2
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
I
 15
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
II
 12
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
III
 8
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
IV
 2
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
V
 12
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Button Fly
 9
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport
Silver lining
 1
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
No Animals Were Harmed Duri…
 14
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Mummy Dick
 25
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport

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The general gist of the route
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A great lead for practicing gear placements and a safe, bolted crux at the top.
[Hide Photo] The general gist of the route A great lead for practicing gear placements and a safe, bolted crux at the top.

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Rick Torre
Philipsburg, MT
[Hide Comment] area of critical environmental concern,avoided by original first ascenders. Jan 19, 2024
Clint Colwell
MISSOULA
[Hide Comment] Seems there is a line not up on the MP between “No Animals” and “Button Fly”? Left traversing and short, maybe 10+? Aug 11, 2024