Montana Big Pie East

Montana Big Pie East is the tallest wall at Kila and consists of steep slab ranging from approximately 20 meters on the far East side to around 40 meters on the West end. The face is defined by subtle features including shallow, flaring fissures, small crimps, and intermittent small ledges.

Most routes fall in the 5.7 to 5.9+ range, offering sustained climbing on generally consistent terrain. The wall increases in height moving west, with longer routes toward that end.

Rock quality is generally solid, though climbers should remain aware of an occasional loose hold.

More information can be found in David Steele's The Flathead Rocks - A Climber's Guide To The Flathead Valley

There are two ways to access the wall. FROM ABOVE

1. Drive the old rail grade road that passes above the crag and rappel to the base via one of the east-most routes.

East-most access is from Jackson Meadow Rd turn off and taking the first left onto the dirt road and continue for approx. 1.4 miles. West-most access is from Dower Draw Rd. Turn onto Dower Draw Rd, then take the third right onto the old rail grade road.

The top of the wall is just East of the large white boulder partially blocking the rail grade road. Larger trucks may not be able to pass this boulder.

FROM BELOW 2)There is a pull off on the south side of hwy 2 (N 48.0926223, W -114.5111860) approx. 0.2 miles east of the petroglyphs pullout. There is enough room for a couple of cars. DO NOT BLOCK THE GATE that accesses the fields to the South. From the pullout carefully play frogger and cross the highway and walk West a couple hundred feet. You will see the wall to your right. Use the path of least resistance to get to it.