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Elevation: 6,428 ft 1,959 m
GPS: 42.08181, -113.71819
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Description Suggest change

A formations large enough to be split in two, The Drilling Fields hosts a number of routes caterable to the masses. A crag with a rich history and new school additions, this area is a real crowd-pleaser for intermediate to advanced climbers.

Bolts, gear, bolts and gear...and fully run-out, unprotectable lines??? The Drilling Fields has it all. Morning sun and shade/Aftenoon shade and sun, east and west facing lines can lend to shady or sunny climbing. Prepare for a full day with routes from .10a to .12a. Climbers within the grade will not run out of options.

Bring a single rack, draws and runners, then prepare for adventurous day.

Getting There Suggest change

Found downstream from Rabbit Rock and Morning Glory, The Drilling Fields can be approached many ways. Travel down into the south creek via Parking Lot Rock. Follow the trail past Rabbit Rock and take the left fork that cuts up hill to The Drilling Fields.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Drilling Fields

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 84
● Tourist Season
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 60
● True Spirit
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 73
● End Game
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 66
● Contra Friction
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 70
● Last of the Lost
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 33
● Chimney to the Sky
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 79
● Hired Gun
Sport
Drilling Fields
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 46
● City Slicker
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 21
● Chimera
Sport 3 pitches
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 10
● High Jinx
Sport 3 pitches
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 17
● Aurora
Sport 4 pitches
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
 33
● Truth is Stranger than Friction
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 255
● The Drilling Fields
Sport
Drilling Fields
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 103
● Pigs on a Wing
Sport
Drilling Fields
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 16
● Science Friction
Sport
Drilling Fields - Los…
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Tourist Season Drilling Fields - Los…
 84
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● True Spirit Drilling Fields - Los…
 60
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● End Game Drilling Fields - Los…
 73
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Contra Friction Drilling Fields - Los…
 66
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
● Last of the Lost Drilling Fields - Los…
 70
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Chimney to the Sky Drilling Fields - Los…
 33
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Hired Gun Drilling Fields
 79
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● City Slicker Drilling Fields - Los…
 46
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Chimera Drilling Fields - Los…
 21
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport 3 pitches
● High Jinx Drilling Fields - Los…
 10
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport 3 pitches
● Aurora Drilling Fields - Los…
 17
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport 4 pitches
● Truth is Stranger than Fric… Drilling Fields - Los…
 33
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 Sport
● The Drilling Fields Drilling Fields
 255
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Pigs on a Wing Drilling Fields
 103
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Science Friction Drilling Fields - Los…
 16
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
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The "Drilling Fields" way back in the day!
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