Jabba Hillside Climbing

Last Updated: Sep, 2026
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Guide moderated by Kody Shutt

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The roadside Jabba boulder marks the start to this area. Don't let the short walk to the Jabba Boulder fool you, This hillside is quite steep and can be a bit of a trudge to get to the uppermost boulders.

Park in a large pullout 5.9 miles down Black Mountain Road. Walk back down the road to find the very obvious Jabba Boulder right off the road. From the Jabba Boulder follow the Lower Jabba Trail east up the steep hill for .15 miles to get to the first boulders. Follow the Upper Jabba Trail for 360 yards up a very steep hill for the second set of boulders. 
This digital Jabba Hillside 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 Jabba Hillside days smoother, safer, and more dialed. The roadside Jabba boulder marks the start to this area. Don't let the short walk to the Jabba Boulder fool you, This hillside is quite steep and can be a bit of a trudge to get to the uppermost boulders. Park in a large pullout 5.9 miles down Black Mountain Road. Walk back down the road to find the very obvious Jabba Boulder right off the road. From the Jabba Boulder follow the Lower Jabba Trail east up the steep hill for .15 miles to get to the first boulders. Follow the Upper Jabba Trail for 360 yards up a very steep hill for the second set of boulders.

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Recent Ascents in Jabba Hillside

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KODY SHUTT
@kshutt11
To Trudge v9
★ 2(v9, Solid)
11.2.2020
KODY SHUTT
@kshutt11
Pops-Scotch v8
Cool to finally do. Always felt impossible
★ 3(v10, Solid)
10.30.2020
ANDI STULL
@andistull
Pops-Scotch v8
My frist FA!! Not totally sure about the grade, but a fun and unique climb nonetheless! Venture into the hills and pray you find the cairns that lead you to this beautiful gem. :P (Thank you, KShutt for placing the cairns... we'd still be up there if it weren't for them)
(v10, Solid)
8.4.2020
KODY SHUTT
@kshutt11
Groupsite Dyno v6
Dyno somewhere uphill from the gated groupsite
★ 3(v6, Solid)
4.13.2018
KODY SHUTT
@kshutt11
Paint It Black v7
★ 3(v7, Solid)
8.8.2016
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