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The history of American climbing and mountaineering is full of notable accents from Washington state locals. And there is good reason why: The state, including the Seattle area, has a lot of mountains and rocks to play on.

One of the most popular all-around climbing destinations is the boulders and crags just outside Leavenworth, a quirky Bavarian-themed tourist town. Leavenworth’s Icicle and Tumwater Canyons have both adventurous multi-pitch traditional climbs and some fun sport climbs. In recent years, however, the most exciting developments in the area have been in the boulder fields. Leavenworth is gaining recognition as an up-and-coming hotspot for boulderers.

For climbers who prefer to plug gear, it is hard to beat Index. Only a 45-minute drive from Seattle, this crag is famous for its impeccable granite, stiff grades, and the delicate nature of its routes. Index has both single pitch and multi-pitch climbs. While it is predominately considered a place for trad climbing, there is a good selection of bolted routes, too.

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Vantage - Rock Climbing

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.

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

117.6 miles

Duration
Little Si - Exit 32 Climbing

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.

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

27.7 miles

Duration
Gold Bar Boulders

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.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

37.5 miles

Duration

Half to Full day
Mount Erie Climbing

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.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

64.5 miles

Duration
Darrington Climbing

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.

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

56.6 miles

Duration
Index - Climbing

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.

Difficulty

5 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

38.3 miles

Duration
Leavenworth - 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.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

77.5 miles

Duration

Half to Full day
The Tooth

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

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

42.2 miles

Duration