Montana · Rock climbing · Sedan

Ainger Lake

8 routes
5.5 – 5.11a
Alpine

Is Ainger Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Ainger Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Ainger Lake is a climbing area in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest, within the Bozeman Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the climbing here is alpine in style, with eight routes spread across a range of grades from 5.5 to 5.11a. The most straightforward outings start close by. Fairy Lake campground is about 1.3 miles away, and the Sacagawea Pass hike and the Fairy Lakeshore hike are both within about 1.5 miles. Mountain bikers can reach the Bridger Foothills Trail at roughly 1.7 miles. The routes here run from the easier end at 5.5 to the harder 5.11a. Whiskey on Ice is the hardest, and East Buttress Ridge is the easiest. Dad's Route, first climbed in July 2017 by Evan Mathews and Tony Chang, is a 5.8. The Full On Father, also done by the same pair in August 2017, is a 5.10.

Routes (8)