RPM Wall
Firth, Idaho
| Address: | Wolverine Rd, Firth, ID 83236, USA |
| GPS: |
43°16'53.6"N 111°56'54.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Rock Climb
Wolverine Canyon is full of limestone. The RPM wall being the currently developed wall and has some decent routes.
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Rock Climbing in RPM Wall, East Idaho
Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with experiences and advice from fellow climbers.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Firth, Idaho
- Head southwest on US-91 S/Main St toward W Center StContinue to follow US-91 S(0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto N 550 E/Idaho Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn left onto E 600 N/Wolverine RdContinue to follow Wolverine RdDestination will be on the left(13.9 mi)
Follow the directions to get to The Playground and continue heading east. At the fork with the Blackfoot River Road, head left, staying on the paved road. Continue on until the mouth of the canyon is reached and the road turns to gravel.
Follow the dirt road for about 1.5 to 2 miles. until it passes through a narrow section. You’ll know you’re at the right spot if you can see the big cave, (40 Horse Cave), up to the left of the road just after passing through the narrows. Continue up the canyon and park on the left side at the big pullout just after 40 Horse Cave.
To get to the wall, walk back down the road about 500 feet to the trailhead. Look for the small pile of broken white rock on the south side of the road – the short trail starts just above it and climbs through the trees.
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