Washington · Rock climbing · Mazama

K-9 Crag

K-9 Crag in Washington has 19 sport climbing routes across 14 difficulty grades.

19 routes
5.8 – 5.12d
Sport

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Methow Valley Ranger District.

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

Best time to visit K-9 Crag

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

    29° / 16°

    15 wet

  2. Feb

    37° / 19°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 26°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 33°

    7 wet

  5. May

    68° / 41°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    75° / 48°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 55°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 53°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 44°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 34°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 25°

    14 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / 16°

    15 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mazama, WA, 0.4 mi away at 2,141 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

K-9 Crag is a sport climbing area in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. The crag sits within the Methow Valley, close to the town of Mazama, and is surrounded by other climbing and recreation spots, making it an easy addition to a longer trip. The climbing here is all sport, with 19 routes spread across a range of grades from 5.8 to 5.12d. Some of the most notable include Omega at 5.8, Out of Control at 5.12d, and Beefcake Pantyhose at 5.12a. For a slightly easier outing, Everyday Nirvana is rated 5.10d. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Mazama weather station show July and August highs around 84°F with lows in the mid-50s and only four to five wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the 20s. Ripple Rock and Squirrelhouse Rock are both about 0.1 mile away, and the Methow Valley Community Trail from Mazama to Freestone Inn is about 0.6 mile off. For an overnight stay, Early Winters Campground is roughly 0.8 mile from the crag.

Routes (19)

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