Climbing in Seattle, WA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Tooth is a classic craggy climb only 2 hours from downtown Seattle.
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