Dierkes Lake Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 3,562 ft | 1,086 m |
GPS: |
42.5943, -114.39199 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Mike Engle on Jul 7, 2016 | |
Admins: | Mike Engle, Eric Bluemn |
Access Issue: Temporarily Closed to Climbing until Spring 2025
Details
Climbing access is currently closed for road construction. Please be respectful of the closure and explore other southern Idaho climbing opportunities during this time. Access will return when construction is completed in Spring 2025.
Description
Generally the sport routes at Dierkes are "way" steep and require powerful upper body muscles combined with good efficient foot work. The ominous hulking overhangs of the Alcove area rarely yield onsight ascents of the harder lines. Most of the sport routes at Dierkes fall into the 5.11 and above range with a few moderates mixed in. If there is a common denominator for the climbing here it is that most of the routes are "steep" and offer positive edges and holds. This combination makes for powerful climbing on routes with plenty of "air" or exposure.
For more info on the area including routes not covered on Mountain Project, get Dave Bingham's excellent "Idaho Underground" which is available at local climbing shops or online directly from Wolverine Press (follow link below). It also covers many other Idaho crags like The Fins, Shoshone Lave Tubes, etc
Idaho Underground by Dave Bingham
For more info on the area including routes not covered on Mountain Project, get Dave Bingham's excellent "Idaho Underground" which is available at local climbing shops or online directly from Wolverine Press (follow link below). It also covers many other Idaho crags like The Fins, Shoshone Lave Tubes, etc
Idaho Underground by Dave Bingham
Classic Climbing Routes at Dierkes Lake
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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