Cave Creek Refuge Climbing

Last Updated: Sep, 2026
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Boulders
Guide moderated by Matthew Marciante

ABOUT Cave Creek Refuge

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Cave Creek Refuge is the newest development in the Sam's region  hosting some of the best all around bouldering in the state. Hidden in plain sight for many years CCR has some of the best rock quality around and has fantastic movement to match. This area is small so it is very easy (less than 2 minutes) from the first to the last boulder  which is great if you have a group wanting to try lots of different problems. The only warning is to prep that skin this area tends to be a skin thief not because it is sharp but due to its near perfect friction. Besides the c... Show more
This digital Cave Creek Refuge 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 Cave Creek Refuge days smoother, safer, and more dialed. Cave Creek Refuge is the newest development in the Sam's region hosting some of the best all around bouldering in the state. Hidden in plain sight for many years CCR has some of the best rock quality around and has fantastic movement to match. This area is small so it is very easy (less than 2 minutes) from the first to the last boulder which is great if you have a group wanting to try lots of different problems. The only warning is to prep that skin this area tends to be a skin thief not because it is sharp but due to its near perfect friction. Besides the classics Techno Boy Toy, Ramble Tamble, Sarcophogas, Down on the Corner, Soft Serve, and more. This are has more lines to be put up so bring those brushes!

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Recent Ascents in Cave Creek Refuge

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TRES JENNINGS
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J-Lo v6
★ 4(v6, Solid)
5.2.2026
BEN THOMAS
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J-Lo v6
★ 2(v6, Soft)
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ANTHONY LAMONICA
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Techno Boy Toy v11
4 sessions, I love hugging rocks
★ 4(v11, Solid)
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