Deep Lake Area
5 climbing routes at Deep Lake Area in Wyoming, spanning 3 difficulty grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.8 – 5.12a
- Alpine
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No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.
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Deep Lake Area is a climbing area in the Bridger Wilderness, part of the Pinedale Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits within designated wilderness, which sets it apart as a backcountry destination. The climbing here is alpine in style, with five routes spread across the area. The North Ridge and South Ridge are both rated 5.8, and the West face Major dihedral is 5.11. The hardest route is Thieves in the Temple at 5.12a. The Lost Temple Spire climbing area lies just 0.1 mile away, and Deep Lake Dome is about 0.7 mile off. For more time in the area, Haystack Mountain is roughly 1.4 miles away, and the Black Joe hike is about 2.8 miles away. Big Sandy Campground, about 6 miles out, offers a place to stay.
Routes (5)
East Temple Peak(2)
Steeple Peak(3)
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