North Cascades
North Cascades in Washington has 25 climbing routes with 11 difficulty grades.
- 25 routes
- 5.5 – 5.11
- Alpine
Is North Cascades open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in North Cascades National Park. It doesn't name North Cascades, 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.
The North Cascades climbing area sits within North Cascades National Park in Washington, inside the Stephen Mather Wilderness. The National Park Service manages the land. Alpine routes make up the bulk of the climbing here, with 24 in the area and one ice route. The YDS grades run from 5.5 up to 5.11, so the climbing is mostly on the harder end of traditional rock. Several named routes stand out: Northeast Buttress at 5.5, Blood Orgy at 5.8 and The Devils Club at 5.11. There is no fee to climb here. The surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a day on the rock. Thornton Lakes Trail is about 2.5 miles away, and Goodell Creek Trail and the Skagit River Loop are both within 5 miles. For more climbing, the Southern Pickets lie about 4.7 miles off.
Routes (25)
Alpine and Technical Traverses(1)
Bear Mountain(1)
Black Peak(2)
Castle Peak(1)
Mix Up Peak(1)
Mt Triumph(1)
Mt. Baker(1)
Mt. Formidable(2)
Mt. Goode(1)
North Twin(1)
Primus Peak(2)
Ruth Mountain(1)
Snowfield Peak(1)
Snowking Mountain(1)
South Twin(1)
Southeast Mox Peak(1)
Whatcom Peak(2)
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