Deep Creek
12 sport climbing routes at Deep Creek in Washington, spanning 8 difficulty grades.
- 12 routes
- 5.9 – 5.13a
- Sport
Best time to visit Deep Creek
Best months: April–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.
Jan
33° / 23°
14 wet
Feb
38° / 24°
11 wet
Mar
48° / 29°
12 wet
Apr
57° / 34°
10 wet
May
66° / 41°
10 wet
Jun
72° / 46°
8 wet
Jul
83° / 52°
4 wet
Aug
83° / 51°
3 wet
Sep
73° / 43°
5 wet
Oct
57° / 34°
10 wet
Nov
41° / 27°
13 wet
Dec
32° / 22°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Spokane Wfo, WA, 6.5 mi away at 2,392 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Deep Creek is a climbing area in Washington's Riverside State Park, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits within the park's own land, and two other climbing areas, The Main Wall and The Pit, lie within half a mile, making it easy to pair with them on a single visit. The area has 12 sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.9 to 5.13a. The easiest is Crag Coordinator at 5.9, and the hardest is Throwing Elbows at 5.13a. A Day in the Life of a Hard Man is a 5.10b, and Wooden Enema is a 5.11-. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 83°F with only three or four wet days a month, while winter highs stay near freezing. For time off the rock, the Ken Carmichael Trail is about a mile away and the Knothead Trail about 2 miles. Paddlers can reach the Spokane River roughly 9 miles off.
Routes (12)
Main Wall Boulder(3)
Mushroom Rock(3)
Upper Bench(2)
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