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Kangaroo Ridge

Kangaroo Ridge in Washington has 5 climbing routes with 5 difficulty grades.

5 routes
5.4 – 5.9+
Alpine

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Kangaroo Ridge is an alpine climbing area in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations, with Summertime Crag about a mile away and Hairpin Crags a little farther. The area has five alpine routes, all rated between 5.4 and 5.9+ on the YDS scale. Koala Krack is the easiest at 5.4, and Beckey-Tate is the hardest at 5.9+. The Pica Peak Climbers Path and Kangaroo Pass Climbers Path are both within about a mile and a quarter, so climbers can pair a route with a hike. Lone Fir Campground is about 4.4 miles away for an overnight stay, and the Methow River offers canoeing roughly 8.5 miles off.

Routes (5)

Big Kangaroo(1)

Beckey-Tate5.9+

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