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Massacre Rocks

Submitted By: Andy Laakmann on Nov 13, 2006
Administrator: Nathan Fisher
Elevation: 4,000 feet
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Dorky photo, but it gives you an idea of the place


Description 

A vast area of Basalt sport climbing. There are hundreds and hundreds of climbs. The climbing, while fun, isn't worthy of a drive across a few states - particularly with the City of Rocks nearby. But for those within a few hours, this place makes an awesome cold weather destination. The fine, desert sand between your toes is a welcome sensation after a long, cold winter.

For now, the best resource is a comprehensive online guide is available at:
http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/climbing/index.html

I'll add more information as I become familiar with the place.

One word of warning.... watch out for the snakes. Seriously, they don't call it the Snake River for nothing.


Getting There 

Find your way to American Falls, Idaho and then follow the detailed (and complicated) instructions available in the online guide listed above.



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By Bill Ballace
From: Wheat Ridge , CO
Jul 12, 2007

Surprisingly "Rocn'n Road", by Tim Toula, Gives this area four out of five stars, while he gives City of Rocks only three. This makes me want to check Massacre out.

By Andy Laakmann
Site Landlord
From: Jackson Hole, WY
Aug 3, 2007

I'd give the City 4/5 stars.. Massacre, maybe 2/5 stars. Massacre's advantage is warmer temps in the cool seasons, but the climbing can't touch what the City has to offer. The City is a world class destination... Massacre, while fun, is most certainly not.