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The Pins Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Pins

Northern Pins 14 / 29 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 43

Southern Pins 1 / 20 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 23

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Elevation:	6,250 ft	1,905 m
GPS:	44.73884, -115.86759 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The lower crags are collectively known as the Pins

Getting There

3 miles south of Donnelly, Idaho, turn east on Davis Creek Rd. Here's the milage chart from the turnoff

Mile

Driving directions from Hwy 55

Set trip odometer at junction of Hwy 55 and Davis Creek Lane, ca. 3 miles S of Donnelly. Sign for Gold Fork Hot Springs on Hwy 55. Paved Road.

2.4

Paved road ends at “T” after bridge. Turn right and follow main road, now gravel. Pass Gold Fork Hot Springs at mile 6.5. Road eventually becomes FS Road 498 after HS.

Major intersection with FS Road 402. Big sign for roads into upper drainage. Turn right onto 402, which is a good gravel road.

Junction with Road 402C on your left. This is the second left after the 498-402 junction. There is a sign with 402C, but it is faint and may be kinda hidden. Turn left onto 402C. A small water bar at first, but otherwise a good road (Prius-able) to obvious large camp near end. A bit overgrown, so watch for branches over road if you have a tall vehicle.

16.5

Camp at end of road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Pins

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 4 ● Route 16- Klosoff Guide Sport Northern Pins > Terrapin
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 14 ● Franklin's Tower Sport Northern Pins > Terrapin
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 8 ● Mr. Jugs Sport Southern Pins > Patina Pin
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 7 ● Route 17- Klosoff Guide Sport Northern Pins > Terrapin
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● Patina Potato Sport Southern Pins > Patina Pin
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 8 ● Fall Line Sport Northern Pins > Terrapin
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 8 ● Shakedown Street Sport 2 pitches Northern Pins > Terrapin
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Bee Line Sport, TR Northern Pins > Terrapin