PRINT: Climb Big Back, West Idaho

Big Back

V0-, Boulder, 12 ft (4 m),

Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: JJ Maxwell, 24 August 2024
Idaho > W Idaho > Table Rock > Little Quarry

Access Issue: The dirt access road to Table Rock is closed until further notice. Please use only marked public trials to access Table Rock. Don't park at the locked gate or a ticket is likely. Details

The dirt access road to Table Rock is closed until further notice. Please do not park and hike the dirt road access road, which crosses private land. Local police are enforcing the signed no parking along Table Rock road near the locked gate. The Idaho State Historical Society that manages public land on Table Rock has requested that all users access Table Rock using marked public trails. Suggested access would be any of the trails starting from Quarry View Park (Old Penitentiary Road), or use public parking along Warm Springs Ave near the golf course and hike the Tram Trail #14.

Description

Easy route that stars directly to the right of Humbug. Start on the ledge to the right of the big hole in the rock. Slabby-type rock that has a lot great pinches and jugs. Use the big hole to help stabilize and boost yourself up. Easy climb if you nail the starting location. You can climb up to the top of the plateau and climb down easily on the stair like rocks to the left. Beware of poison ivy.

Location

This climb is directly to the right of Humbug.

Protection

1-2 pads

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