Update: May 29, 2020 Location of parking and access: Walker Valley Road (CLOSED) Location of trail and climbing area: Clear Lake District – Northwest Region – Washington Department of Natural Resources Access considerations: Due concerns related to COVID-19 the Boy Scouts have requested that climbers no longer us the Walker Valley Road access. Please [...]
2016 Index falcon closure announced by WDFW Graphic from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Please do not climb in the area shown here until July 15, 2016 (this is the upper right portion of The Diamond, including "Hell bent for glory" and the top of "Centerfold." If any defensive behavior [...]
2015 Recap: These are some of the things that the Washington Climbers Coalition was involved in last year: Index: WCC Involved in Managing Climbing Area. In late summer the WCC helped educate climbers about a closure after a fire broke out above a cliff called "The Cheeks." In September, over 100 [...]
Index Love Letter We all love this place — it is one of the most amazing places to climb in the country and for many climbers, it’s the best. It’s why many move here, camp along the river, or fight traffic on a weekly basis. We share this area with our fellow climbers, other [...]
In March 2009, the private property owner at the Lower Town Wall put up "no trespassing" signs below one of Washington's most beloved crags. Climbers rallied, and in 18 short months we raised over $300,000.00 for the purchase of the Wall and an endowment fund for maintenance and improvement. The wall is secure. Read about [...]
