Donkey Day-- 5.7, 2 Pitches

Overview

Donkey Day is a 2-pitch, well-bolted sport route with a crux that is interesting for the grade. It gets afternoon sun. There is an easy walk-off, but if you prefer to rappel the route, you will need to do two raps on a single 60 or longer, or you can do one rap on a pair of 60s or longer.

Getting There

At the south end of Pinedale, take the signed road to Fremont Lake and Elkhart Park. After 11 miles, look for an unpaved pullout on the left (north) side of the road; directly across the road is a small meadow. There is room for two cars here, maybe three. If the parking is full or you just prefer a paved pullout, you can find one about a quarter-mile before and a quarter-mile after the dirt pullout.

Cross the road and pick up a trail that goes through the meadow and climbs a low ridge. As you cross the ridge, the crags come into view. The trail descends to the crags. Although the Mountain Project page says there is no trail, there is one; the trail may be newer than the page, which was submitted in 2009.

Approach time is maybe 15 minutes.

Route Description

P1-- This pitch has the crux, and it can be done a couple different ways. Although the MP page mentions there being 10 bolts before the anchors, I counted 9.

P2-- 4 bolts. The crux is probably pulling a small roof.

Essential Gear

At least 10 quickdraws. Gear for bolted anchors.