Black Hills Climbing

Last Updated: Sep, 2026
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Boulders
Guide moderated by Aaron Child

ABOUT Black Hills

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This inconspicuous, sprawling area hosts many boulder fields that have some mega classics off the beaten path. You wouldn't think quality boulders were hiding in them rolling hills at first glance, but lo and behold! Ibex provides. 

The road into the Black Hills is narrow, and trenches are dug on either side to allow water to run during monsoon season. These are vital in preventing road washouts, but also makes parking for the boulders a little tricky. Most areas have flat, easily accessible parking areas, but others do not. Ranchers commonly use this road, so PLEASE DO N... Show more
This digital Black Hills 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 Hills days smoother, safer, and more dialed. This inconspicuous, sprawling area hosts many boulder fields that have some mega classics off the beaten path. You wouldn't think quality boulders were hiding in them rolling hills at first glance, but lo and behold! Ibex provides. The road into the Black Hills is narrow, and trenches are dug on either side to allow water to run during monsoon season. These are vital in preventing road washouts, but also makes parking for the boulders a little tricky. Most areas have flat, easily accessible parking areas, but others do not. Ranchers commonly use this road, so PLEASE DO NOT JUST PULL OVER. It's not wide enough for their big rigs and yours. You'll need to find a place to pull off the road. If you have high clearance, you can attempt to cross the trench, but high centering your vehicle is a real risk, so be careful. Otherwise, find a place where the trench is minimal to non-existant. I've marked the parking areas where I thought could be accessible by a low clearance vehicle. From the Maverick in Delta, drive 46.1 miles to a double track road on the left. It's very easy to miss! Drive 2.3 miles to the Zero Point Field parking, where the subareas begin.

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Recent Ascents in Black Hills

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AARON CHILD
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Cold Cut Tactics v6
Utilized the full extent of my long legs. Fun!
★ 3(v6, Soft)
12.7.2025
AARON CHILD
@AaronChild
Ranch Drip v8
Hard heel hook release! That side pull in the crack is not as good as you want it to be. Felt like a miracle that I stayed on. Some of the best stone.
★ 5(v8, Solid)
12.7.2025
AARON CHILD
@AaronChild
Stone Cold Slammer Right v6
Mega high finish. Airy up there!
★ 5(v6, Solid)
2.21.2025
AARON CHILD
@AaronChild
Pale Giants v5
★ 4(v5, Solid)
2.2.2025
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