Rock Creek Headwall Approach

Name: Rock Creek Headwall Approach
Rating: 4.5

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1.4 mile 2.3 kilometer point to point
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Easy

Elevation

Ascent: 119' 36 m
Descent: -167' -51 m
High: 10,269' 3,130 m
Low: 10,179' 3,103 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 4% (2°)
Max Slope: 7% (4°)

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“Spring skiing off the Beartooth highway.”

— Hilary Eisen

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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

Description

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.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Custer National Forest Office

May 13, 2019: Some Roads Open Soon for Summer Use Near Bozeman â€“ Others Are Still Inaccessible

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4.5 from 2 votes

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Rock Creek Headwall Approach