Mossness
Mossness is a Washington climbing crag with 10 sport routes.
- 10 routes
- 5.8 – 5.11c
- Sport
Is Mossness open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 8 alerts for Olympic National Forest.
Weekday Closures of NF‑2870
Agency alert covering Olympic National Forest · Order 06-09-26-11 · USFS · Olympic National Forest
Roads to be Closed for Wildlife on October 1, 2026
Agency alert covering Olympic National Forest · USFS · Olympic National Forest
FS-2340-200 Closure for Culvert Replacement
Agency alert covering Olympic National Forest · Order 06-09-26-06 · USFS · Olympic National Forest
FS-30 Road Closure
Agency alert covering Olympic National Forest · Order 06-09-26-12 · USFS · Olympic National Forest
FS-2451 and Copper Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Olympic National Forest · Order 06-09-26-10 · USFS · Olympic National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Olympic National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Mossness is a sport climbing area in Washington's Olympic National Forest, within the Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene. The Forest Service manages the land, and the crag sits among several other climbing spots in this corner of the state, with The Crowded West Wall and Tumblestone both about 0.1 mile away. The area holds 10 sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.8 up to 5.11c. Among the named climbs are Bad Tempered Prom Queen at 5.8 and Substance P at 5.10c, while Moss Killer and My Boyo Hurts reach 5.11b/c. Tyler Peak Crags is about 0.2 mile away, and the Lower Maynard Burn Trail and Baldy Trail are both within half a mile for hikers. Paddlers can head to the Dungeness River, about 1.7 miles off, and Dungeness Forks Campground is roughly 6 miles away.
Routes (10)
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