City of Rocks and Castle Rocks

Introduction

The City of Rocksand Castle Rocks State Park is your essential companion for the amazing granite climbing in the high desert of southern Idaho, one of the most popular summer rock-climbing areas in the Rocky Mountain West. Other landmarks have been christened City of Rocks, but to climbers this one is THE City. Its been called Americas premiere granite sport-climbing area and just as often praised for its unique trad climbing. With more than 1000 routes to choose from, you can crimp overhanging patina, grunt up an offwidth, cruise a multi-pitch 5.8, or summit a dramatic spire all within a short walk of your campsite. Nearby youll find historic inscriptions, hikes, mountain biking, and the funky Western town of Almoto keep you supplied and entertained on rest days.

Also included here for the first time is the sweet climbing at nearby Castle Rocks State Park. With a different, quieter vibe than the roadside crags in the City, Castle Rocks is a worthy destination in itself, with over 300 routes up to three pitches long, featuring many moderate climbs with a more modern, novice-friendly equipping style.

Dave Bingham has been chronicling the climbing at City of Rocks since the 1980s, but this is the breakthrough edition, with full-color cliff photographs throughout and excellent maps that put an end to the days of wandering lost in search of your desired crag. The action photography alone will have you planning your trip immediately.

AREAS INCLUDED

• City of Rocks

• Castle Rocks State Park

DETAILS

• City of Rocks

• 2016 Wolverine Publishing

• by Dave Bingham

• 312 full-color pages