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Aries Boulders

12 bouldering routes in Washington with 8 difficulty grades.

12 routes
V0- – V8
Bouldering

Is Aries Boulders open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Aries Boulders, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Aries Boulders

Best months: July–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

    42° / 31°

    20 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    47° / 32°

    17 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    52° / 34°

    19 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    59° / 38°

    18 wet

  5. May

    66° / 44°

    16 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 48°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 52°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    77° / 52°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 48°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 41°

    16 wet

  11. Nov

    47° / 36°

    20 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    41° / 32°

    20 wet · 5 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Baring, WA, 7.9 mi away at 770 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Campfire Ban in Effect Forest-wide

    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order dated July 21, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 15, 2026 · Forest Service

Aries Boulders is a bouldering area in the Skykomish Ranger District of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington, about a tenth of a mile from the Equinox Boulder and West Forest climbing areas. It sits within the national forest, close to the Lake Isabel Trail. The area offers 12 bouldering routes, ranging from V0- to V8, with V3 as the median grade. Aries: God of War is the hardest route at V8. The routes are all boulders, so no rope or anchor is needed. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. July and August typically bring highs around 77°F and only about seven wet days a month, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Baring. Winters are cold and wet, with highs in the low 40s and snow on several days a month from December through March. Lake Isabel Trail starts about 0.4 miles away, and the Wallace River, about 2.6 miles off, is an option for paddling. For an overnight stay, Wallace Falls State Park Campground is roughly 3.5 miles away.

Routes (12)