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Highway Face

Idaho > W Idaho > Black Cliffs
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Description

This south facing cliff is located just to the left (west) of Face Canyon. There is a lot to choose from in the 5.10 and 5.11 range here. This wall combined with Face Canyon features a collection of some of the best routes at the Cliffs.

Getting There

After making the U turn on highway 21, proceed to the next pullout after Scary Canyon and follow a steep and faint trail up the hillside.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 1
● Firefighter
Trad, Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 2
● Modern Mythology
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Firefighter
 1
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Sport
● Modern Mythology
 2
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport

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Firefighter goes up the dihedral in the center of the photo, Soft Parade goes up the outside of the column just to the left.
[Hide Photo] Firefighter goes up the dihedral in the center of the photo, Soft Parade goes up the outside of the column just to the left.