Oregon · Rock climbing · Glide · Near Myrtle Creek

Madrone Chimney

5.7
grade
Trad Gear
style
May–Oct
best months

One of 14 routes catalogued at Chickenhead Wall, this climb sits in the lower-middle range of the crag's 5.6 to 5.10a span. First ascent: 11.27.2020 Brian Oelberg toprope solo.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Wolf Creek Group Site

    Campground

    Campground · 3.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Splitz Family Grill

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Floed-Lane House Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 18 mi from Myrtle Creek

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Madrone Chimney

    Best months: May–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

      46° / 34°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 34°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 36°

      17 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 39°

      16 wet

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 47°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 50°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 50°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 46°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 38°

      17 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 33°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Idleyld Park 4 Ne, OR, 7.9 mi away at 1,080 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.

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