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Elevation: 9,037 ft 2,754 m
GPS: 45.16466, -111.49845
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Shared By: Logan Rice on Aug 22, 2021
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Along the Sphinx Mountain hiking trail - approximately 5.5 miles up to the saddle in between Sphinx Mountain and the Helmet.

Beautiful wildflowers and nice views along the way. Make sure to bring bear spray. There is a camping spot at the saddle in the trees.

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See the description for the hike here: alltrails.com/trail/us/mont…

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sphinx & Helmet Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI4+ M3 R
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● Styrofoam Boots (AKA Sphinxinated)
Trad, Mixed, Ice, Alpine 5 pitches
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● Lowe Route
Trad, Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
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● Styrofoam Boots (AKA Sphinx…
 7
WI4+ M3 R Trad, Mixed, Ice, Alpine 5 pitches
● Lowe Route
 8
WI5 Trad, Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
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North Face of the Sphinx
North Face of the Sphinx
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View of Sphinx Mountain and the Helmet with some lil doodles
View of Sphinx Mountain and the Helmet with som…
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