The Left Side
Left Side, The in Idaho has 6 climbing routes on alpine rock with no fixed protection.
- 6 routes
- 5.10 – 5.10+
- 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.
The Left Side 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 among several other climbing spots, with Lower Tier and The Main Wall both about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is alpine, and all six routes are rated around 5.10, with the hardest reaching 5.10+. The Center Route, The Extortionist and Feature Creep are among the named climbs, with Feature Creep the only one that tops out at 5.10+. Bear Creek Lake is a hike about 0.3 mile away, and Bear Wet Creek Trail is about 1.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Loristica Group Campground is about 2.8 miles away and Pass Creek Narrows Camping Area & Picnic Site is about 3.5 miles away.
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