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West side of Face Canyon with the Boise River belo...

Description 

This "canyon" is actually a slight depression in the cliffs about midway between Carbody and Scary canyons. The routes here seem long for the Black Cliffs, and there are many excellent looking crack and sport climbs to choose from.

Getting There 

Once you do a U-Turn and head back on the north side of the highway this small pullout will be the first after the Scary Canyon pullout. The approach trail is not as nice as some of the others in the area.

The Classics

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Lights Out 5.11a  ID : Black Cliffs : Face Canyon

Starts out with easy stemming to the high first bolt, then goes left onto the arete for the rest of the way. One hard move passing the first bolt is followed up with fun jug pulling for the next couple bolts. After the third bolt the business begins, with fun crimps and sidepulls the rest of the way....[more]   Browse More Classics in ID