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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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