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About Bellingham Climbing

Clayton Beach is one of the most popular bouldering spots in Bellingham. A flexible set of problems along the beach and coastline yields great views, good holds, and overhangs. Depending on the tide, you can explore northern and southern ends of the beach and find interesting traverses, with an occasional overhang over shallow water. Be sure to get to Clayton Beach during low tide for the most options. Even though the beach is sandy, it’s recommended that you use a crash pad and be careful with the sandstone rock.

Some of the best year-round hiking in Bellingham is also climbing territory around Blanchard Mountain in the Chuckanuts. The Viewpoint known as Oyster Dome requires some hiking to reach. The face is a majority of 5.9, 5.10's, with one known 5.7. The face of Oyster Dome and the sport/trad climbing there is an option (be wary of aged bolts and anchors), but the Samish Wall and Upper Step Ledges are most popular.

On rainy days, head to Vital Climbing Gym for some indoor bouldering. This new facility is about a block from Aslan Brewery where you can get discounted organic craft beer on Tuesdays when you come from the climbing gym.

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Squamish

People from all over the world, amateur to pro, flock to Squamish to climb. Trad, sport, bouldering, it's all here, and there's plenty to go around.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

53.6 miles

Duration

Weekend
Mt. Baker Climbing

Mt. Baker is one of the biggest and baddest peaks in the Cascades, and it's a world-class spot for ice and alpine climbing.

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

26.0 miles

Duration
Washington Pass - Rock Climbing

Washington Pass is the largest collection of easily accessible alpine rock climbs in the country.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

84.0 miles

Duration
Vital Climbing Gym

Vital is Bellingham's premier climbing gym. Whether the weather drives you indoors, or you don't have time to make it to the crags, Vital's got your bouldering needs covered.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

0.2 miles

Duration

'Til you're too tired!
Governor Listor Cliff - Climbing

With about 11 routes, Governor Listor Cliff is an excellent crag for sport climbing on the side of Blanchard Mountain.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

8.3 miles

Duration

One hour to one day!
Clayton Beach - Climbing

There are few better settings for a lazy afternoon of bouldering than a beach flanked by blackberry bushes overlooking Bellingham Bay. Located within 15 minutes of Western Washington University's campus, Clayton Beach is the perfect place for aspiring and experienced climbers to disappear for a while.

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

6.8 miles

Duration

1 hour - 1 day