Sunnyside Cliffs at Ross Park
Pocatello, Idaho
Rock Climb
The routes on the Sunny Side can be identified by a number at the bottom of the climbs. The number is close to where the rope should hang for a given climb. These numbers were put up years ago and new routes have been established which go between lines and they are thus numbered like 17A. In various places these numbers are close together just climb straight up above the numbers.
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Directions
From Pocatello, Idaho
- Head southeast on N 7th Ave toward E Wyeth St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto E Clark St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N 4th Ave (1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Fredregill Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto S 2nd Ave (0.9 mi)
The Sunny Side is located on South 2nd in Pocatello. Go to Ross Park, head south past the swimming pool and zoo until you get out of the park. Look for a dirt lot on the east side of the road and park there. The cliffs are right there.
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