Washington · Rock climbing · Tieton

Bend Center

Bend Center in Washington has 11 traditional climbing routes across 5 grades.

11 routes
5.8 – 5.11d
Trad

Best time to visit Bend Center

Best months: March–June and September–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

    40° / 27°

  2. Feb

    48° / 30°

  3. Mar

    57° / 34°

  4. Apr

    65° / 40°

  5. May

    74° / 48°

  6. Jun

    80° / 54°

  7. Jul

    88° / 60°

  8. Aug

    88° / 59°

  9. Sep

    79° / 51°

  10. Oct

    64° / 40°

  11. Nov

    49° / 32°

  12. Dec

    38° / 26°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yakima #2, WA, 15.4 mi away at 1,142 ft. The station sits about 900 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.

Bend Center is a climbing area in Washington, about 3.7 miles from the town of Tieton. It is a cluster of rock, with several named climbing areas right next door, including Bend North and Bend West, each about 0.1 mile away. The area is a traditional climber's playground. Eleven routes are listed, all rated trad, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.11d. Some of the routes, like Ed's Jam at 5.8 and Janet's Route at 5.9, are on the lower end of the scale, while Community Project is the hardest at 5.11d. For timing, late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Yakima put May highs around 74°F and September highs around 79°F. That station sits about 930 feet lower than the climbing area, so temperatures at the rock run cooler. Summer is the warmest stretch, with typical July and August highs near 88°F. Working Class Wall is about 1.1 miles away, and Tieton Nature Trail is about a mile off. For an overnight stay, Windy Point Campground is about 4.1 miles away.

Routes (11)