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Scary Canyon Rock Climbing

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Routes in Scary Canyon

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	Allison Wonderland S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Beefcurtain S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Boise Gunfighter S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Chronic Load S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Doctor Hemlock S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Full Bred S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Men Who Pause S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Onion Boy S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Public Service S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Short but sweet T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Simple Physics S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	2,988 ft
GPS:	43.53171, -116.07494 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: 2024 Seasonal raptor closures: Scary Canyon, Face Canyon, Highway Face, Steep Wall, Far Side, and Nixon Head (updated 3/15/24) Details

Adding new bolts, new anchors, and new routes at the Black Cliffs are currently NOT ALLOWED pending a BLM environmental assessment. Significant trail work is also on hold. Please contact the Boise Climbers Alliance with questions or for additional information

Description

After making the U-turn at the dam this is the first canyon on the right. It is south facing with mostly moderate sport climbs. There is a small area to pull out and park on the shoulder of the highway.

Getting There

After making the U-turn at Discovery Park it is .7 miles back towards Boise.

11 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Scary Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 10 ● Simple Physics Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Full Bred Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 5 ● Allison Wonderland Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 4 ● Chronic Load Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 5 ● Boise Gunfighter Sport