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Scary Canyon Rock Climbing

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Routes in Scary Canyon

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	Allison Wonderland S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Beefcurtain S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Boise Gunfighter S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Chronic Load S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Doctor Hemlock S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Full Bred S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Men Who Pause S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Onion Boy S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Public Service S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Simple Physics S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	2,988 ft
GPS:	43.532, -116.075 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal raptor closures. 4/7/21 update: Scary Canyon, Wailing Wall, Iron Man Wall, and East Carbody Canyon are closed for raptor activity. Details

Description

After making the U-turn at the dam this is the first canyon on the right. It is south facing with mostly moderate sport climbs. There is a small area to pull out and park on the shoulder of the highway.

Getting There

After making the U-turn at Discovery Park it is .7 miles back towards Boise.

10 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Scary Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Simple Physics Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 3 ● Allison Wonderland Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 3 ● Boise Gunfighter Sport