Canyon Creek Slabs

Overview

 

 

The Canyon Creek Slabs section is a prominent area of solid rock on the lower slopes of Canyon Creek Point.  The slabs are clearly visible from ID-21 and are 1.1 miles due east of the summit.  With just a 10-15 minute steep scramble to the base of these impressive slabs,  great potential for rock route development exists, and this area would make an excellent climb stop for a few hours after spending time in the Sawtooths.  A reconnaissance trip discovered that the rock was as solid as it looks from afar, requires a funky 10 foot overhang to start most slabs, would require a bolt kit for the face or slabs sections, has 2 or 3 decent cracks for trad routes, and most routes would be able to be scrambled off of from the tops.

Getting There

 

 

From the Boise Area, Follow Idaho-21 from Lowman toward Stanley. The Canyon Creek Slabs are 6.0 miles from the Grandjean Road. If approaching from the Sun Valley / Stanley Area, the turnout to park is 5.8 miles from Banner Summit.
Road Closures and restrictions exist during the winter. 

 

 

Check the road conditions at:Idaho Transportation Department

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