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Elevation: 2,166 ft 660 m
GPS: 47.26954, -116.5975
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Shared By: Keaton Buell on Nov 15, 2019 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

Basalt cliffs next to a *somewhat* discontinued railroad (occasionally they store train cars up the river, but if a train comes it can be heard from miles off and it travels very slowly too). This is our local climbing "gym" for St. Maries. Sunny most the day, but the sun sets relatively early there at about 3 or 4 pm. Great afternoon and evening summer climbing, and good all day in the other seasons. There is only top rope, trad, and bouldering so far as there are only 8 bolts total at the top, 4 pairs. The bolts can be accessed via a trail on the right hand side of the rocks. The cracks in the basalt make for some awesome trad climbs all along the ~100 yards long cliff, and the whole wall can traversed low to the ground as one massive boulder problem. It's also really beautiful scenery with river running right by; eagles, osprey, deer, water-fowl, and even the occasional moose can all be spotted here using the river as a highway or hunting grounds.

Getting There Suggest change

Head south out of St Maries on the St Maries River Road (1st Street turns in to SM River Road, right behind the IGA grocery store) and go approximately 5.1 miles on this road. Just before the rocks you will pass Kittle Loop, then cross over the railroad tracks. The crag is right off the road by the tracks, and the lower parts are covered in graffiti. It's hard to miss.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kittle Rocks

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
Kitty Crack
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
ShitBalls
Trad, TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 4
Hookerbot3000
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Kitty Crack
 5
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
ShitBalls
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
Hookerbot3000
 4
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, TR
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Sun & Shade Suggest change

Routes Mostly Face: Southeast
Sunny Roughly 9am to 3pm during high season
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8pm
Details: The high ridge to the west makes for a relatively early sunset here.

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