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Central Forest

Central Forest in Washington has 10 bouldering routes across 7 grades.

10 routes
V0 – V8
Bouldering

Is Central Forest open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Central Forest, 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 Central Forest

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, 7.8 mi away at 770 ft. The station sits about 700 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

Central Forest is a bouldering area in the Skykomish Ranger District of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington. It sits among several other climbing spots, with Doja Boulder and Popul Vuh both about 0.1 mile away. The area has 10 bouldering routes, all rated on the V scale from V0 to V8. The easiest are Instant Zen at V0 and Kirby's Last Days at V0+, while Dojo is the hardest at V8. The median grade is V2. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Baring show July and August highs around 77°F with only about seven wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and frequent snow days. Lake Isabel Trail is about half a mile away, and Wallace Falls State Park Campground is about 3.6 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Wallace River about 2.6 miles away.

Routes (10)

Kirby's Last Days Boulder(1)

Kirby's Last DaysV0+