PRINT: Climbing in Boulder Town, Grand Teton National Park

Boulder Town

Wyoming > Grand Teton NP

Description

Boulder Town, aka Boulder City, is a collection of large boulders near String Lake. They're located in a beautiful, forested setting and offer a range of bouldering problems and topropes. The boulders are part of an old glacial moraine and are composed of the same rock found in the Tetons.

There are about 5-6 boulders worth climbing and they're all located in basically the same area, except for the Chounaird Boulder, 250 m NNE. The landings are a little sketchy, so a pad is recommended. The largest boulders all have bolts available on top for easy toproping.

I'm not into highball bouldering but still managed to find plenty of cool problems - most starting with sit starts. Those willing to get high off the ground will find even more opportunity.

Don't come expecting world class bouldering, and instead come looking for a nice time in a beautiful setting. There are problems available for all skill levels, and with a little imagination everyone can have a great time.

In addition to a pad, be sure to bring bug spray - the mosquitoes can be vicious!

Getting There

Head West (towards the Tetons) on the North Jenny Lake road. Drive about 1/2 mile and there will be a large turnout on the right - this turnout is marked "Cathedral Group Scenic Turnout".

No boulders are visible from this turnout as they're well hidden in the trees. Walk West on the developed trail through the sage brush. Continue on this trail for about 10 minutes into the forest until a well developed trail branches off to the right and up a little hill. Take this trail and walk another 5 minutes to the boulders.

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On the steep V6, Photo credit @ Zach Lau

The sweet boulder. Back in the talus away from the mountains.

Hmmm, you promise there are boulders out there? Start walking through the sage brush, the boulders are all located on that forested hill to the right.

Topping out

Bolts are available on top of this boulder. Some nice problems on the S face.

Big west facing boulder 500 meters SW of the main cluster. Green is V4 sit-start on white jug. Yellow is V2 flying start

Trail split, go up and right, to get to Boulder Town, about 10 minutes from the trailhead.

Working on the V4-ish sit-start. 500 meters NE of the main cluster.

500 meters SW of the main cluster

The area classic- V6ish?

Boulder Town

Fun boulders

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George Bell
Boulder, CO

There are some large boulders on the island at the south end of Leigh Lake. This is a fun island to visit, the problem being that it is an island and requires a canoe, raft, or short swim. Jul 25, 2008

Chris Beichner
Meadville Pa

Thanks for the post. Had a nice morning of bouldering while visiting the Tetons. Some fun little routes after an interesting walk in. Couple hours of bouldering with some bolts for TR. Not a destination but a fun stop and find. Jun 17, 2012

Michael Schneiter
Glenwood Springs, CO

It's important to note that there's a trail split about a 2 minute walk from the trailhead with a small sign pointing to String and Jenny Lakes to the left. Stay right here. Then, about a 10 minute walk from the trailhead there's a trail that splits off to the right, heading to Boulder Town. This trail split is shortly after a sign that says something about closed/restoration area on the left.

There's also a bit of beta found here: climbingwyoming.com/wp-cont… Jun 28, 2022