Discover the Best Rock Climbing Near Butte for All Levels

BUTTE, MT - Did you know Butte, Montana and its surrounding areas has some of the best and most elusive climbing spots in the entire state?

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Thats right! Believe it or not, Butte and the surrounding areas feature the unique rock features and compositions that Western Montana is famous for, though the routes near the Copper City are even more unique because of their secret nature and, thus, their lack of people. Most of the spots I've been to out here had very little people and the ones that did have fellow climbers scaling the faces were very passionate and helpful.

The best part? These climbing locations usually have some solid, safe routes that are good for the first-timer or the 1000th-timer, while serving some seriously beautiful views for those who make the trek.

Let's take a look at some of the best climbing spots near Butte America.

Rattler Gulch

Where: Drummond, MT (click here for Google Maps)

Travel Time from Butte: About an hour / hour and 15

Levels: 5.8 to 5.12C

What's Unique: Killer views of the valley, camping available nearby, a fin featuring routes on both sides.

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Homestake Pass

Where: Whitehall, MT (click here for Google Maps)

Travel Time from Butte: About 15 - 20 minutes

Levels: V0 to V8 / 5.7 to 5.10D

What's Unique: Some routes are located off the beaten path; solid, reliable rock with granite features; plenty of bouldering and traditional routes.

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Spire Rock

Where: Welch, MT (click here for Google Maps)

Travel Time from Butte: 35 minutes

Levels: 5.7 to 5.11A

What's Unique: One of the more popular climbing spots near Butte; wide variety of route options for all climber levels; great crack and offwidth climbing.

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The Humbug Spires

Where: Butte, MT (click here for Google Maps)

Travel Time from Butte: Around 35 minutes

Levels: 5.8 to 5.11A

What's Unique: Private property access point, so a donation is asked and proper etiquette required; the Wedge is one of the largest spires in the region; reliable, safe granite features.

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Whiskey Gulch

Where: Welch, MT (click here for Google Maps)

Travel Time from Butte: Around 40 minutes

Levels: V0 to V8

What's Unique: Regarded as one of the best places to boulder in Montana; routes for all levels; able to be climbed year-round; camping is available nearby.

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