While Box Canyon does not have the quanity that other areas in the park have, it does offer several of the alpha classics to be found. The largest boulder in this grouping, and maybe the largest boulder in Wisconsin, contains in all rights the most classic problem at Governor Dodge. The first known ascent of this overhanging line of sidepull pockets and laybacks was done in the mid eighties with safe estimates putting it at around 20 years old. However since this is one of the clearest areas to see off the road, one has to wonder if this rig didn't fall sooner to unknown hands.
The area sports about 6 really good lines and a handful of other less inspiring lines. Unless you flash all the highballs this area has enough to keep you occupied for half a day or so. The good side of the big boulder gets decent afternoon sun in late fall/early winter.
As always I appreciate historical info if there is some to be had and can make appropriate changes.
Getting There
From the front office take a right and head towards Cox Hollow lake. There will be a windy section in the road skirted by praries that eventually drops down into the "hollow". At the base of the hill are two parking areas, one on either side of the main road. Park in the left one signed Box Canyon. You can see the boulders from this parking area. You just drove by them...
The most classic line in the park. This is a tall, steep problem with a series of side pull and gaston pockets. The movement flows well with a wide selection of footholds and positive handholds while steadily growing harder until the lip which sports a rather thoughtful mantle. It aint over until your standing up... ...[more]
Box Canyon Boulders
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