Washington · Rock climbing · Marblemount

Main Peak

Main Peak in Washington has 6 routes with alpine no fixed protection.

6 routes
5.0 – 5.8
Alpine

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in North Cascades National Park. It doesn't name Main Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures

    Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park

  • Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed

    Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park

  • Delays on Cascade River Road Starting October 13

    Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park

  • Be Aware of Break-ins along State Route 20

    Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park

  • Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats

    Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park

As of · Source: NPS · North Cascades National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Main Peak is a climbing area in Washington's North Cascades National Park, inside the Stephen Mather Wilderness. The National Park Service manages the land. The area's routes are all alpine in style, and six are listed. They run from about 5.0 to 5.8 on the YDS scale, with South Ridge at 5.6 and West Ridge at 5.8. Tepeh Towers is the easiest at 5.0, and the Klawatti Peak SW Buttress, with a 1940 first ascent by Lloyd Anderson, Karl Boyer and Tom Gorton, is at 5.3. Eldorado Peak lies about half a mile away. Eldorado Basin Trail and Hidden Lake are both within about 3.6 miles, and Boston Basin is roughly 4.6 miles off.

Routes (6)

Facts about this crag

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: National Park Service API

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