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Rock Creek (Croy) Bouldering

Idaho > Central Idaho

Description

High quality granite bouldering close to Hailey, Idaho. It’s a bit of a hike between boulders and honestly the approaches suck. Steep sandy hiking through heinous cheatgrass is the only way up (at least until trails are established), but the reward is worth the effort. The hillside where the boulders are situated is South facing. Best in Spring and Fall. The boulders are on private land owned by the Wood River Land Trust. The land is open to the public year round. Please sign in upon entry so that they can keep track of who recreates on their land. This area is brand new and still being developed. As a result many projects exist, as well as entire boulders that are untouched.

Getting There

  1. From the center of Hailey, ID (Main St & Bullion St) drive west on Bullion, which becomes Croy Creek Rd, for about 4.5 miles. Just before the road turns to dirt take a left on Rock Creek Rd. Drive past some houses and take the first dirt road on the left that’s not a driveway. Take this somewhat rough road about .7 miles to a saddle where the “access yes” sign is located. Turn left here and drive another mile on this somewhat rough, somewhat steep, somewhat narrow 4x4 road (with one cruxy section at the very end) to an obvious flat spot (your Subaru should make it just fine). If climbing at the upper West boulders such as Knob Hill, it’s possible to continue up the steep narrow 4x4 road (not necessarily recommended) to a higher parking area. Or just hike up the hillside. If going to the East boulders hike the ridge up to the East crag and then traverse the hillside to the boulders.

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Matty Hansen on Dab if you do
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Beau Stuart on the FA of Scent of a Man.
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Beau Stuart pulling on the gobstopper and making the mantle top out.
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Matty Hansen on the FA of Flapper Vision.
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Beau Stuart working the Bubble Bath project.
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Brandon Waddy contemplating the big move to the sharp dog bone feature on Yabadabadoo sans start hold breaking.
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Matt Hansen on Yabadabadoo.
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Sign in upon entry
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View from the main parking area.
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View from main parking area.
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View from main parking area
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Joshua Murdock
Boulder, MT
[Hide Comment] Are there TR bolts atop any of the boulders? I presume nothing is tall enough to have lead bolts. Itching for some roped climbing but everything around Ketchum is snowed in. Apr 3, 2020
Dylan Welcome
Mammoth Lakes, CA
[Hide Comment] East crag can be lead and or top roped using natural protection/ natural anchors. There isn’t much in the way of roped climbing, but if you have the itch for adventure you might find a couple gems! Plenty of boulders that haven’t even been touched! Apr 5, 2020
Joshua Murdock
Boulder, MT
[Hide Comment] Thanks for the info, Dylan! Sounds like a great adventure for sure! Apr 5, 2020