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Gorilla's Head

Alaska > Fairbanks & Vic… > Grapefruit Rocks > E Grapefruit Rocks

Description

A nice little formation with six bolted routes. Gets nice shade.

Getting There

Hike up the main trail to the Twin Towers and the formation will appear on your left about 2/3 the way up.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
● Pull My Finger
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 5
● Finger Fillet
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 8
● Fillet Toe
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 6
● 400 lb Diet
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 8
● A Grey Day
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 14
● Head First
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Pull My Finger
 6
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Finger Fillet
 5
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● Fillet Toe
 8
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● 400 lb Diet
 6
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● A Grey Day
 8
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Head First
 14
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport

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Left side routes of Gorilla's Head. James on A Grey Day on the right.
[Hide Photo] Left side routes of Gorilla's Head. James on A Grey Day on the right.
Gorilla's Head from the main trail. Climber on A Gray Day
[Hide Photo] Gorilla's Head from the main trail. Climber on A Gray Day

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BTD
[Hide Comment] No clearly defined path from the main trail - choose your own adventure. A Grey Day and Head First face the trail, other routes are down and around to the left. Aug 31, 2025