Washington Pass - Rock Climbing
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Joseph Anderson

Brilliant Colors of mid October
Joseph Anderson

Brilliant Colors of mid October
Joseph Anderson
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Summary
Washington Pass is the largest collection of easily accessible alpine rock climbs in the country.
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Distance
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Destination Distance From Downtown
84.0 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
The Easiest routes require at least some mountain sense which includes but is not limited to quickly changing and inclement weather as well as complex route finding. The most difficult routes are expert level although even the longest approaches are still very moderate for the alpine experience.
Time To Complete
0 hours
Seasonality
Summer and Fall
June through October are the absolute best. The highway typically does not open until mid to late May and Closes sometime in November.
Dog Friendly
No
Fees Permits
Yes
$5 parking pass or NorthWest Forest Pass for Blue Lake Trailhead. No Fee required when Parking on the road.
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