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Elevation: 6,664 ft 2,031 m
GPS: 45.42521, -110.95336
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Dribbles area hosts some of the best and most popular routes in Hyalite, including Dribbles, Silken Slot and Silken Falls. Rarely formed gems like Alex in Wonderland (or Climb Above Dribbles), and Avalanche Gulch are also in this area.

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The approach usually takes over an hour. Take Hyalite Creek trail (Grotto Falls TH) past the Amphitheater area and continue on. You'll see Fat Chance (WI3) and Thin Chance (WI4)to your left. Continue for about 15-20 minutes where you'll see Arch Falls sign. Stay on Hyalite Creek trail for about another .25 miles or 10-15 minutes. There will be a small creek crossing followed by an open meadow. Look for a trail cutting left and up through the trees just past this meadow. Continue up and approach the climb of your choosing.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dribbles Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI4
 150
● The Dribbles
Trad, Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
WI3+
 38
● Silken Falls
Ice, Alpine 2 pitches
WI5
 19
● Avalanche Gulch
Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
WI5
 26
● Responsible Family Men
Ice, Alpine
WI3+
 7
● The Dribbler
Trad, Ice, Alpine
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b WI3+ M4
 19
● Silken Slot
Trad, Mixed, Ice, Alpine 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● The Dribbles
 150
WI4 Trad, Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
● Silken Falls
 38
WI3+ Ice, Alpine 2 pitches
● Avalanche Gulch
 19
WI5 Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
● Responsible Family Men
 26
WI5 Ice, Alpine
● The Dribbler
 7
WI3+ Trad, Ice, Alpine
● Silken Slot
 19
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b WI3+ M4 Trad, Mixed, Ice, Alpine 3 pitches
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Dribbles (wi3-4) on the left and Silken Falls (wi3) on the right. From Cleopatra's Needle (wi5)
Dribbles (wi3-4) on the left and Silken Falls…
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Mediocre picture of the clearing, as you're walking on the trail. Pretty obvious after you pass the Arch Falls sign (after a bunch of Hyalite Creek and Grotto Falls signs). Take a left here, before the stream and wind/climb up the bank. The trail split, left to AvGulch and right to the left side of The Dribbles.
Mediocre picture of the clearing, as you're wal…
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Coordinates of the clearing, prior to the stream. Turn left and go up the hill (direction the picture is looking). Dribbles is in the middle of the picture, behind the trees.
Coordinates of the clearing, prior to the strea…
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Theodolite picture with the coordinates. Standing at the base of The Dribbles. We approached from the looker's 7 o'clock. Felt like we'd never see the Arch Falls sign. Well beyond Switchback and 3+ Grotto Falls signs. Other picture has the clearing/stream.
Theodolite picture with the coordinates. Standi…
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The Dribbles
The Dribbles
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