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The Ant Hill

Montana > Southwest Region > Helena Area > Sheep Mountain

Description

The Ant Hill can be seen from the road anywhere the Upper Rock and Left Rock formations are visible. It is located in the gully between Upper Rock and Left Rock and appears as a forested area. Routes face east, west and south. The temperature can be pleasant at the base during hot days, thanks to tree cover.

Getting There

The most direct approach is via the Devil’s Thumb parking area. Begin walking on the northeast bound two track. When the two track curves sharply away from the crags, head into the woods. Ascend the hill for about 20-30 minutes. The distance isn’t great but the uphill pace is unrelenting. Lat/Long coordinates may be helpful getting to the base of The Ant Hill, 46.4994419, -112.0271487.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 6
Strange News
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 4
The Glass Bead Game
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 2
Forest Dweller
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 5
Beneath the Wheel
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 9
Journey to the East
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 3
Redwall
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Strange News
 6
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
The Glass Bead Game
 4
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Forest Dweller
 2
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Beneath the Wheel
 5
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Journey to the East
 9
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Redwall
 3
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad

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Sheep Mountain and The Ant Hill
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