Washington · Rock climbing · Mazama

Phun Rock Main Wall

Phun Rock Main Wall in Washington has 27 routes with mixed and sport climbing.

27 routes
5.5 – 5.12a
Sport · Mixed

Is Phun Rock Main Wall open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Methow Valley Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Methow Valley Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Phun Rock Main Wall

Best months: April–October. 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

    29° / 16°

    15 wet

  2. Feb

    37° / 19°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 26°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 33°

    7 wet

  5. May

    68° / 41°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    75° / 48°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 55°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 53°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 44°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 34°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 25°

    14 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / 16°

    15 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mazama, WA, 0.4 mi away at 2,141 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Phun Rock Main Wall is a climbing area in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington. It sits among several other climbing spots, with A-Wall and Rhinozone both about 0.1 mile away, and Base Camp, a cross-country ski area, just as close. The wall has 27 routes, mostly sport climbs with one mixed route. The grades run from 5.5 up to 5.12a, with the median around 5.10b. Bryan Burdo and Larry Goldie are among the climbers who have left their mark on the routes, with Play Pal at 5.5 and Psychological Crutch at 5.10b standing out as examples. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from the nearby Mazama weather station show July and August highs around 84°F with lows in the mid-50s and only four or five wet days a month. Winter is much colder, with January highs near 29°F and lows around 16°F. The Methow Valley Community Trail from Mazama to Freestone Inn is about 0.6 mile away, and Early Winters Campground is about 0.8 mile off. Klipchuck Campground and the Methow River, a paddling route, are a little farther out.

Routes (27)

Left Hand Man5.10+Snake FingersFA: Bryan Burdo5.10aFinger Food5.10bGridlock5.10bMagic Limbo Cha-ChaFA: Bryan Burdo5.10bPsychological CrutchFA: Larry Goldie5.10bSteppenruf5.10bTwo Bolts or Not5.10bPlethoraFA: Bryan Burdo5.10b/cAmorphousFA: Bryan Burdo5.10cGuide's Day OffFA: Steve House5.10cDouble Take5.11aKids NowadaysFA: Burdo5.11aSwellFA: Bryan Burdo5.11aArapilesian Dog5.12aPlay PalFA: Bryan Burdo5.5Riled ChildFA: Bryan Burdo5.6Wide LoadFA: Bryan Burdo5.6Bolterheist5.7Concentric ExtractionFA: Bryan Burdo5.7CreamFA: Bryan Burdo5.7Nobody's Fault5.7BoltergeistFA: Bryan Burdo5.7+Drive-By Nose JobFA: Bryan Burdo5.8Invasive SpeciesFA: Bryan Burdo5.8PygmalionFA: Bryan Burdo5.8MegafaunaFA: Bryan Burdo5.9

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