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| OVERVIEW Mulkey Gulch has a variety of sport and mixed routes ranging from 5.8 to 5.12. This area is a great afternoon destination from Missoula or surrounding areas three seasons of the year(Spring, Summer, and Fall). It is possible to climb here in the winter on warm days but there is usually snow on the access road which can be a problem. The limestone rock provides many slabby moderate routes as well as some steeper overhanging terrain. I reccomend bringing 2 ropes, a set of 15-20 quickdraws, a single set of cams, and a single set of nuts. Tricams and TCU's also work well supplementing the bolts. |
| TRIP INFO To access Mullet Gulch take route 90 east of Missoula to the Bearmouth exit. Take a left when you get off the freeway follow this road paralleling the freeway for approximately 10 miles. Once you pass the road going to the Garnet Ghost town start looking for a dirt road on the left labeled Mulkey Gulch follow this until you come to a Y in the road follow the left road up Dry Mulkey Gulch road follow this till you see a large 300 foot formation on the right called Mulkey Tower. See Map From here up there are climbs on most of the higher quality limestone. Keep in mind this is private property so make sure to be as low impact as possible. |
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