Idaho · Rock climbing · Boise

Mores Mountain

Mores Mountain in Idaho has 3 mixed and sport climbing routes on 3 difficulty grades.

3 routes
5.6 – 5.11c
Sport · Mixed

Is Mores Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Mores Mountain, 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.

Mores Mountain is a climbing area in Idaho's Boise National Forest, within the Idaho City Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits close to the town of Idaho City, with several other climbing and hiking spots within a short drive. The climbing here is a mix of sport and mixed routes, with three named routes: Snapper, a mixed climb at 5.6; Tool Boys, a sport route at 5.10b; and Stepping Razor, a sport route at 5.11c. The grades run from easy to challenging, so climbers can choose a route that suits their skill level. Roadside Rock is just 0.1 mile away, and Coyote Rock Trail is 0.2 mile off. The Mores Mountain Interpretive Trail is 0.9 mile away, and Shafer Butte campground is about 1.2 miles away.

Routes (3)

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