About Black Cliffs
Black Cliffs is Boise's home crag — a basalt escarpment above the Boise River on Warm Springs Road. The climbing is accessible, well-bolted, and varied enough to keep local climbers coming back year-round. The approach is 10 minutes from the car, the grades span from beginner to solid intermediate, and the views of the Boise foothills are hard to beat at golden hour. It's not City of Rocks, but it's what you climb on Tuesdays after work. For visiting climbers staying in Boise, Black Cliffs is a perfect half-day warm-up before heading to City of Rocks or Massacre Rocks.
Why Climb Here
- →Best after-work crag in Idaho — park, climb, home for dinner
- →Well-bolted basalt routes perfect for leading practice
- →Views of Boise foothills and the river valley
- →Year-round access on south-facing walls
Area Stats
Getting There
From Boise: 20 minutes east via Warm Springs Road
Park on Warm Springs Ave. Multiple pullouts available. 10-minute walk to base.
Season
March, April, May, September, October
June, July, August
South-facing walls get brutal summer afternoon sun. Spring and fall evenings are ideal. Some north-facing walls climbable year-round on dry days.
Black Cliffs Gear Kit
Everything you need for a day of bolted sport climbing at City of Rocks, Massacre Rocks, or Black Cliffs.
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