Lava Point
Volcanic rock climbing area in Washington with varied routes.
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Cle Elum River Restoration Area Closure on the Cle Elum Ranger District
Agency alert covering Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · USFS · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Gold Creek Restoration Project Area Closure on Cle Elum Ranger District
Agency alert covering Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · USFS · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Grouse Creek Aquatic Project Road Closure on the Wenatchee River Ranger District
Agency alert covering Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · USFS · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Termination of Stage 1 Public Use Restrictions and Campfire Ban
Agency alert covering Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Order 06-17-00-2026-16 · USFS · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Lava Point
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.
Jan
37° / 26°
21 wet · 9 snow
Feb
40° / 26°
18 wet · 8 snow
Mar
45° / 28°
20 wet · 8 snow
Apr
51° / 31°
18 wet · 4 snow
May
60° / 37°
17 wet · 1 snow
Jun
66° / 41°
14 wet
Jul
75° / 46°
8 wet
Aug
76° / 46°
7 wet
Sep
69° / 42°
10 wet
Oct
55° / 35°
16 wet · 1 snow
Nov
42° / 29°
19 wet · 5 snow
Dec
36° / 25°
21 wet · 10 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Longmire Rainier Nps, WA, 33.3 mi away at 2,762 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Lava Point offers climbing on volcanic rock formations in Washington, providing a unique geological setting for climbers seeking varied terrain. The area suits climbers looking to work on technique across multiple grades while enjoying the distinctive character of basalt and lava-formed features.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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