Pratt River Backcountry Camping
Campground
Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
Washington · Rock climbing · North Bend · Near Gold Bar
Bessemer Mountain
- Jul–Sep
- best months
Is Bessemer Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Bessemer Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Grand Park 2 Fire Closure Update
Agency closure covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order 06-05-26-16 · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Grand Park 2 Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Snoqualmie Ranger District · Order 06-05-26-13 · USFS · Snoqualmie Ranger District
Bell Creek Bridge Damaged
Agency closure covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Rescission of Shooting Restrictions
Agency alert covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Electric Fire Closure Order
Agency alert covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order 06-05-26-19 · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Bessemer Mountain offers climbing on Washington rock with a mix of routes suited to various skill levels. The crag provides a solid destination for climbers seeking accessible climbing in the state, with the setting and rock character typical of Washington's diverse climbing landscape. Whether you're working on technique or pushing your limits, this area delivers classic Pacific Northwest climbing.
Around this trail
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If it rainsShakespeare at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRailway station in Snoqualmie, the United States of America
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Best time to visit Bessemer Mountain
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.
Jan
39° / 32°
19 wet · 5 snow
Feb
42° / 32°
17 wet · 4 snow
Mar
46° / 33°
20 wet · 4 snow
Apr
51° / 36°
19 wet · 1 snow
May
59° / 42°
17 wet
Jun
63° / 46°
15 wet
Jul
70° / 51°
9 wet
Aug
71° / 52°
8 wet
Sep
64° / 47°
12 wet
Oct
54° / 41°
17 wet
Nov
44° / 36°
20 wet · 2 snow
Dec
39° / 31°
20 wet · 5 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cedar Lake, WA, 11.8 mi away at 1,560 ft. 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
Routes
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