Washington · Rock climbing · Leavenworth

Heel Hook Rock

5 bouldering routes at Heel Hook Rock in Washington.

5 routes
V0 – V2-3
Bouldering

Is Heel Hook Rock open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Wenatchee River Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Wenatchee River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Heel Hook Rock

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.

  1. Jan

    34° / 21°

    16 wet

  2. Feb

    40° / 23°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    48° / 27°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    57° / 32°

    9 wet

  5. May

    67° / 39°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 45°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 50°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 49°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 42°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 33°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    42° / 27°

    15 wet

  12. Dec

    32° / 21°

    17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Plain, WA, 9 mi away at 1,936 ft. The station sits about 700 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.

Heel Hook Rock is a bouldering area in the Wenatchee River Ranger District of Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Campus Traverse about 0.7 miles away and Royal Flush about 0.8 miles off. Five bouldering routes make up the area, and all are rated in the V0 to V2 range on the V scale. Heel Hook Center is the hardest, at V2-3, and Heel Hook Right is the closest to that grade at V2. Mickey, Heel Hook Left and Minnie are all V1 or V0, so the area suits climbers of all levels. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July and August highs reach about 82°F with lows near 50°F and only three or so wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Plain, WA. Winter is colder and wetter there, with January highs around 34°F and about 16 wet days. Tumwater Group Site campground is about a mile away, and Hatchery Creek Trail is roughly 1.7 miles off for a walk. Chumstick Creek offers paddling about 5 miles away, and Johnny Creek campground is about 6.5 miles out.

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