Oregon · Rock climbing · Dufur

Bulo Point

23 routes
5.6 – 5.12a
Sport · Trad
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Bulo Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Barlow Ranger District. It doesn't name Bulo Point, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Barlow Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bulo Point is a climbing area in the Barlow Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing and hiking destinations, with Fifteen Mile campground about 1.6 miles away and Campfire boulders about 1.7 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Government Camp weather station show July and August highs around 70°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-30s and rain on most days. The area has 23 routes, with sport and trad styles both well represented. Grades run from 5.6 to 5.12+, and some of the named routes include Plumber's Crack (5.6 trad), Jet Wind (5.8 sport) and I Am Not The Man (5.12+ sport).

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Bulo Point

    Best months: June–September. 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

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 14 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (23)

For The Love of God Alice Shut the Bathroom Door5.10aJet Stream5.10aSeparated at Birth5.10a/bAtomic Dust BusterFA: by Michael Ritchey, date ??5.10bReturn of Yoda5.10cScene of the CrimeFA: Mike Richey, 19965.10cDon't Call Me Ishmael5.11-I Am Not The Man5.12+Drawin' A Blank5.12aPlumber's CrackFA: Don Cossel, Ron Hampton 19965.6Unknown Wide Crack5.6Bulo Dancing5.7Barking Spider5.8Jet Wind5.8Nook and CrannyFA: Don Cossel, Ron Hampton 19965.8Nuke the Gay Whales for Jesus5.8Silence of the CamsFA: Don and Joyce Cossel, 19965.8Black Market Organ Donor5.9DaKine5.9Flying MeatballFA: Paul Taylor, Robert Bundy (2013)5.9Raiders of the Lost Rock5.9Slice of Pie5.9Inversion ExcursionFA: Mike Richey, Don Cossel, 19975.9-

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