Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek in Idaho has 5 climbing routes with 4 difficulty grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.11b – 5.13a
- Alpine
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Salmon-Challis National Forest · Order 0413-07-17 · USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Cedar Creek is a climbing area in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, within the Lost River Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits close to several other climbing and hiking destinations, including the Via Ferrata Wall, which lies just 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is alpine in style, and the five routes on record run from about 5.11b to 5.13a. Drink Up Buttercup and Song of Nine Winds are both 5.11b, Ataya is 5.11c, 34/24 is 5.12c, and Pizza Boy's Revenge is the hardest at 5.13a. Borah Peak Trail starts about 0.9 mile away, and Borah Peak itself is about 1.5 miles off. Leatherman Peak Trail and Pass Lake are both roughly 3.9 miles away.
Routes (5)
GFC Wall(1)
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