Climbing in Seattle, WA

An enjoyable off-season rock climbing area, Vantage offers a wide variety of sport and traditional climbs with quick trail access in a well maintained setting.

Little Si offers some great sport routes on volcanic rock; its close proximity to Seattle and the quaint town of North Bend make it easy to access.

The Gold Bar Boulders probably afford the best climbing near Seattle. The granite rock has some excellent friction, and the natural settings provide a wonderful backdrop.

Mount Erie is a popular climbing spot, just an hour and a half from Seattle, with scattered crags on the south slope and spectacular views.

Three O'Clock Rock is part of a series of granite domes in Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and is known for it's clean slab and crack climbs.

Index offers climbing on world-class granite with good friction that is comparable to Squamish and has better friction than Yosemite. It is one of Washington's best spots for traditional climbing.

Leavenworth is one of the best bouldering towns in Washington. While it's known for its trad climbing, there are still plenty of bolted routes and amazing boulders as well.

The Tooth is a classic craggy climb only 2 hours from downtown Seattle.