Idaho · Rock climbing · Boise

Bogus Boulders

Bogus Boulders in Idaho has 4 bouldering routes on rock with 4 difficulty grades.

4 routes
V2 – V5
Bouldering

Is Bogus Boulders open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Bogus Boulders, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bogus Boulders is a bouldering area in the Mountain Home Ranger District of Idaho's Boise National Forest. It sits among a cluster of climbing and riding spots in the district, with several other bouldering areas and mountain biking routes close by. The boulders here are rated from V2 to V5 on the V scale, and all four routes are boulders. Daniel and Vlad's V2 is the easiest, while Combobulation Nation is the hardest at V5. The names of the routes hint at their styles, with Can't turn left and Can't turn right both at V4 and V4+. For time on the trail, #98 Around the Mountain is just 0.2 miles away, and Highway 40 is 0.3 miles off. Shafer Butte Campground is 1.5 miles away, and the Atomic Boulders are about 2 miles out.

Routes (4)

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