Name: Rock Creek Headwall Approach
Rating: 4.5

“Spring skiing off the Beartooth highway.”

— Hilary Eisen

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The highway is closed from approximately mid-October until Memorial Day.

To access Rock Creek headwall, drive up the Beartooth Highway until the MT/WY state line. Park in the large parking area and hike or skin across the plateau until you get to the top of the headwall.

Pick a line, drop in, and hitchhike or drive back to the top to do it again.

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Land Manager: USFS - Custer National Forest Office

Aug 9, 2017: Paradise Valley - Trail 55 temporarily closed for public safety

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Rock Creek Headwall Approach

1.4 Miles 2.3 Kilometers

Ascent

119' 36 m

-167' -51 m

10,269' 3,130 m

10,179' 3,103 m

4%

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“Spring skiing off the Beartooth highway.”