All Locations > Wyoming > Grand Teton NP

Boulder Island Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Boulder Island

	Bohemianism Original Route T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13
	Boulder Island 8 routes TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	SW side TR 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
	W. Side TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c

Order Wrong? Sort Routes

Explore this area in 3D

Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.

Elevation:	6,894 ft	2,101 m
GPS:	43.7991, -110.7276 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	7,286 total · 36/month
Shared By:	Fink Fink on Sep 17, 2009
Admins:	Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson Page Updates (admin only)

See Weather Forecast

Description

One of the best ways to spend a lazy afternoon climbing in Jackson, swim or paddle out to the island and enjoy some scenic toproping.

Scramble on top of the main boulder from the east side and set up your climbs off of several bolts on the west and northwest sides. There are a few cracks on top of the boulder that would be possible (with some creativity) to rig anchors from. Many excellent climbs from around 10- to 11+ are possible.

Note: As of Sep 2009, the pair of bolts off the northwest side were 1/4 inchers & rusted. Other set was solid

Getting There

From the Leigh Lake parking area, follow the trail north towards Leigh Lake. After approximately 3/4 of a mile, follow signs toward the Leigh Lake Portage. From the shore of the lake, swim to the island approximately 50 yards away. The island is also quite clearly marked on the USGS topo.

Alternatively, launch a canoe/sea kayak from the same trailhead and paddle north on String Lake until you are forced to portage your boat ~200 yards to Leigh Lake. Paddle across to the same island...but why would you bother with that? Just carry a pool toy if you can't swim.