Black Cave Climbing

Last Updated: Sep, 2026
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Guide moderated by Matthew Marciante & Cole Fennel

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This very small sector only hosts 3 climbs, all have high star movement, but are plagued by the consistently worst conditions at the ranch. Even when they are "dry" they still feel a little wet from the humidity. If you catch these on a dry dry day they will feel much better but they can still be climbed in humid conditions. DO NOT climb in the Black Cave wet Those classic climbs CANNOT handle any more breaks.

Access via Campground Parking head up hill on obvious trails until reaching the ranch loop trail. Currently the trail up to the caves off the loop is non existent 
This digital Black Cave climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Black Cave days smoother, safer, and more dialed. This very small sector only hosts 3 climbs, all have high star movement, but are plagued by the consistently worst conditions at the ranch. Even when they are "dry" they still feel a little wet from the humidity. If you catch these on a dry dry day they will feel much better but they can still be climbed in humid conditions. DO NOT climb in the Black Cave wet Those classic climbs CANNOT handle any more breaks. Access via Campground Parking head up hill on obvious trails until reaching the ranch loop trail. Currently the trail up to the caves off the loop is non existent

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Recent Ascents in Black Cave

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JOSIAH JOHNSON
@josiahjohnson
Bushido v9
year long project comes to an end. felt super dialed thru the roof but got so pumped at the top out got sloppy but it still got done perfect climb
★ 5(v9, Solid)
3.18.2026
COLTON DAVIDSON
@climber24
Bushido v9
Fun boulder.
★ 5(v8, Solid)
12.27.2025
OWEN VANDER WALL
@O_Dawg
Bushido v9
★ 4(v9, Solid)
3.9.2025
MATTHEW CLYDE
@haroldIII
Samurai v11
Coolest mini pinch of all time
★ 4(v11, Hard)
1.24.2025
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