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Oregon · Rock climbing · Stevenson · Near Trout Lake
Dark Apron
- 5.10a
- grade
- Top Rope
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Is Dark Apron open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Eagle Creek Fire Area Closure - CRGNSA and Mt. Hood
Agency alert covering Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · Order 06-22-01-26-04 · USFS · 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.
One of 10 routes catalogued at Windy Slab, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. Set up as a toprope.
Around this trail
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If it rainsJmasterson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWestern Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Museum
Museum · 11 mi from Trout LakeAviation and automobile museum in Oregon, United States
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More in Trout LakeLocal outfitters
- Brimstone Boulders12 mi away
- Rock Haven Climbing Gym35 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Beacon Rock Bouldering · North Forest Boulders · Wankers Columns
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Dark Apron
Best months: April–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.
Jan
42° / 33°
Feb
48° / 34°
Mar
54° / 36°
Apr
61° / 41°
May
68° / 47°
Jun
73° / 52°
Jul
80° / 56°
Aug
82° / 57°
Sep
76° / 51°
Oct
63° / 45°
Nov
50° / 39°
Dec
43° / 33°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cascade Locks, OR, 5.9 mi away at 142 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more climbs worth the drive
Photo: Kingofthedead, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Beacon Rock Bouldering
~24 min drive
Solid bouldering in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge with scenic river views.
Photo: Kingofthedead, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)North Forest Boulders
~24 min drive
North Forest Boulders in Oregon has 12 bouldering routes across 7 grades.
Photo: Stumbling Photographer, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Wankers Columns
~30 min drive
Wankers Columns in Washington has 15 climbing routes with 12 difficulty grades, offering mixed, sport, and trad styles.
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Babylon Boulder
~5 min drive
Babylon Boulder in Washington has 11 bouldering routes.
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Mongolian Boulder
~5 min drive
Mongolian Boulder in Washington has 5 bouldering routes across 4 grades.
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British Boulder
~5 min drive
British Boulder in Washington has 6 bouldering routes across 5 difficulty grades.
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Inca Boulder
~5 min drive
Inca Boulder in Washington offers 8 bouldering routes across 5 grades.
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Empire Boulders
~5 min drive
20 bouldering routes in Washington, 9 difficulty grades.
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Viking Boulder
~5 min drive
Viking Boulder in Washington has 7 bouldering routes across 5 grades.
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Roman Boulder
~5 min drive
Roman Boulder in Washington has 17 climbing routes ranging from 11 difficulty grades.
