Oregon · Rock climbing · Troutdale · Near Mount Hood Villages

(3) Red Wall

22 routes
5.8 – 5.12d
Sport · Trad · Top Rope
Mar–Oct
best months

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The Forest Service lists an alert for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

As of · Source: USFS · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

(3) Red Wall is a climbing area in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, within the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site. It sits on city land, and the surrounding area is a cluster of climbing spots and trails, with several other climbing areas and a section of the Lewis & Clark Trail just steps away. The area has 22 routes, with sport and trad styles making up the bulk of them. The YDS grades run from 5.8 to 5.12d, and the hardest route listed is Trailer Park Sunset at 5.12d. Arch de Triumph is a trad route at 5.8, and Pinhead is a sport route at 5.11d. Summer is the warmest stretch for climbing. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Troutdale show July and August highs around 81°F with lows near 56°F, while winter highs sit in the mid-40s. (5) Spring Rock, (2) Hanging Gardens and (1) North Face all lie about 0.1 mile away. The Lewis & Clark Trail 400 is about 0.2 mile off.

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    Portland Fairview RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 3.2 mi from the trail
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    Harlow House Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Oct

    Best time to visit (3) Red Wall

    Best months: March–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 35°

    2. Feb

      49° / 37°

    3. Mar

      55° / 39°

    4. Apr

      60° / 42°

    5. May

      68° / 48°

    6. Jun

      73° / 52°

    7. Jul

      81° / 56°

    8. Aug

      81° / 56°

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

    10. Oct

      63° / 46°

    11. Nov

      51° / 40°

    12. Dec

      45° / 36°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Troutdale, OR, 1.1 mi away at 33 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.