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Rock Creek Headwall Approach

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“Spring skiing off the Beartooth highway. ”

Hilary Eisen
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Ascent

10,269' 3,130 m

High

10,179' 3,103 m

Low

119' 36 m

Up

167' 51 m

Down

4%

Avg Slope (2°)

7%

Max Slope (4°)
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.

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Land Manager: USFS - Custer National Forest Office

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