Man vs. Mother Earth; rock climbing put you and your skills to the test, and here in the Great Basin we have every manner of challenge, from novice to expert, waiting for you to test your mettle. 

Easy access and approach on paved, maintained road with glaciated granite formations. Top roping/rappelling and occasional hardware from earlier climbing pioneers. This climbing has all types of rock and slopes leaving the route selection to the individual and their skill level.

Distance from Elko: 25 miles (40.3 km)  #1 on map

Skill Level: All 

Services: Limited services available in Lamoille (13 miles) 

Directions: Drive southeast on State Route 227 towards Spring Creek (6 miles - 10 km). Go straight at the stoplight (SR227) towards Lamoille (13 miles - 21 km). Turn south (right) on Forest Road 660 and follow the Lamoille Scenic Byway 12 miles (19.3 km) until the pavement end. 

Drive south on 5th Street through Elko. Turn west on Wilson Avenue and follow 1.3 miles to Hamilton State Road, turn south. Drive approximately 1.3 miles (1.2 km) on dirt road and take the right fork in Hamilton State road. Trail begins in 1.5 miles (2.4 km) #2 on map

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This project made possible by a grant from
The Nevada Commission on Tourism.