Phil's Hill

Phil's Hill is a climbing area in Michigan, about 1.2 miles from the community of Pioneer Estates. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Cliff's Ridge (aka Marquette Mtn) just 0.7 miles away and Glenda's Pile and Lower Pile each about 0.8 miles off. The area offers seven routes, six of which are top rope and one is bouldering. The grades run from 5.8+ up to 5.12a on the YDS scale, with the bouldering route sitting at V2-3. Among the top rope options are "Left" at 5.8+, "That 10" at 5.10a and "Tree Route" at 5.12a. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from the nearby Marquette weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 58°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February.