The Bench Climbing

Last Updated: Sep, 2026
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Boulders
Guide moderated by Jamie Emerson

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The Bench offers a small collection of boulders that sit on a bench just south of the inlet stream into Lincoln Lake. A handful of quality problems exist, and this cluster is often quiet and shady.

From the far parking lot drop down 100 yards along the main social trail. From here, cut off and make a beeline for the cliff band. Skirt the base of the cliff band on your left for 0.4 mile until it breaks down, becoming much more low-angle and smaller. Keep an eye out for a small cluster of boulders on your left. When it looks convenient, head up the low-angle slab for 40 yards t... Show more
This digital The Bench 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 The Bench days smoother, safer, and more dialed. The Bench offers a small collection of boulders that sit on a bench just south of the inlet stream into Lincoln Lake. A handful of quality problems exist, and this cluster is often quiet and shady. From the far parking lot drop down 100 yards along the main social trail. From here, cut off and make a beeline for the cliff band. Skirt the base of the cliff band on your left for 0.4 mile until it breaks down, becoming much more low-angle and smaller. Keep an eye out for a small cluster of boulders on your left. When it looks convenient, head up the low-angle slab for 40 yards to the cluster.

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Recent Ascents in The Bench

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DAYOU ZHUO
@dz51
Bull Run v7
★ 5(v8, Solid)
9.6.2026
JAKE MARLOW
@jakemarlow
Lincoln Lakers v10
In my style but still had to work hard for the mantle.
★ 4(v9, Solid)
8.2.2026
JAKE MARLOW
@jakemarlow
Second String v6
★ 4(v6, Solid)
8.2.2026
NICOLE MAKSIMOVIC
@nicolemaksi
Bull Run v7
no spotter dab the 2nd time 🙃
★ 5(v7, Solid)
7.27.2026
SARAH AGNEW
@sarah_agnew
Lincoln Lakers v10
Holy power endurance! 2nd bottom rip. One of my worst topouts ever 🥴 Mantle was casual in iso with the low right foot, but fatigue got me very stuck on the go… 8/9ish?
(v9, Soft)
7.26.2026
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