Washington · Rock climbing · North Bend

Nevermind Wall

Nevermind Wall in Washington has 27 climbing routes across 17 grades, featuring bouldering pads and sport.

27 routes
5.9 – 5.12b
Sport · Bouldering

Is Nevermind Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Nevermind Wall, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Nevermind Wall

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.

  1. Jan

    39° / 32°

    19 wet · 5 snow

  2. Feb

    42° / 32°

    17 wet · 4 snow

  3. Mar

    46° / 33°

    20 wet · 4 snow

  4. Apr

    51° / 36°

    19 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    59° / 42°

    17 wet

  6. Jun

    63° / 46°

    15 wet

  7. Jul

    70° / 51°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    71° / 52°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    64° / 47°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 41°

    17 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 36°

    20 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    39° / 31°

    20 wet · 5 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cedar Lake, WA, 4.6 mi away at 1,560 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Campfire Ban in Effect Forest-wide

    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order dated July 21, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 15, 2026 · Forest Service

Nevermind Wall is a climbing area in Washington's Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, within the Snoqualmie Ranger District. It's managed by the Forest Service and sits right alongside two other climbing spots, Substation and Obelisk Boulder, each about a tenth of a mile away. The climbing here is mostly sport, with 25 sport routes and two bouldering problems. Grades run from 5.9 up to 5.12b on the YDS scale, and the boulders sit in the V3-4 to V5-6 range. Some of the named routes include Strip Clip at 5.9, Love Bucket at 5.10c and Architect Rally at 5.11a, with Cultureshock at 5.12a standing out as a harder option. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. A nearby weather station at Cedar Lake, about 4.6 miles away, typically averages highs around 70°F in July and August with only eight or nine wet days a month, while winter brings highs near 39°F and regular snow days. The closest trails are Zig Zag Trail and Hall Creek Trail, both about 0.4 miles off. Tinkham Campground is roughly 5 miles away for overnight stays, and the Cedar River offers canoeing about 5 miles out.

Routes (27)

NeverigineFA: Bryan Burdo5.10aStrip Clip DirectFA: Mack Johnson, 19965.10bThe AscentionistFA: Sam Boyce, Kyle Willis 20175.10b/cFlight of the GnarwhaleFA: Sam Boyce, Kyle Willis May 20195.10cLove BucketFA: CP Little5.10cPowerlessFA: Mack Johnson (1997)5.10cBig Mama5.10c/dConstantly AmazedFA: Bryan Burdo5.10dEasily Amused5.10dArchitect RallyFA: CP Little5.11aSteep StreetFA: CP Little5.11aCanine Architect5.11bNegatherionFA: Leland Windham5.11bLove's ExecutionerFA: Fletcher "Fletch" Taylor5.11b/cCanine PatrolFA: CP Little5.11cCorporeal CompletionFA: Leland Windham, 07/19945.11cTrundling for Glory (AKA Hangerville)FA: Mack Johnson (1998)5.11cNocturnal ConcretionFA: Leland Windham5.11dCultureshockFA: John Heiman, May 19945.12aGob-SmackFA: Leland Windham, 10/19945.12aRude RoadFA: Mack Johnson, Joel Sundquist (1999)5.12aUnder Arrest5.12a/bThe GobletFA: CP Little5.12bThe Warm UpFA: Fletcher "Fletch" Taylor5.12bStrip ClipFA: Mack Johnson5.9Harness Left At Home TraverseV3-4Harness Right At Home TraverseV5-6

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