The Pit
The Pit in Washington has 20 sport climbing routes on 11 difficulty grades.
- 20 routes
- 5.10c – 5.14a
- Sport
Best time to visit The Pit
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.
Jan
33° / 23°
14 wet
Feb
38° / 24°
11 wet
Mar
48° / 29°
12 wet
Apr
57° / 34°
10 wet
May
66° / 41°
10 wet
Jun
72° / 46°
8 wet
Jul
83° / 52°
4 wet
Aug
83° / 51°
3 wet
Sep
73° / 43°
5 wet
Oct
57° / 34°
10 wet
Nov
41° / 27°
13 wet
Dec
32° / 22°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Spokane Wfo, WA, 6.1 mi away at 2,392 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Pit is a sport climbing area in Riverside State Park in Washington, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with The Main Wall about 0.3 miles away and Deep Creek about 0.4 miles away. The area is known for its sport routes, which range from 5.10c to 5.14a, with the hardest route, Motley Crux, at 5.14a. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 83°F with only three or four wet days a month, while winter highs stay near freezing. Several routes stand out. Changing to Shadows is a 5.10c, Fresh Produce is a 5.11b, and Pit Boss is a 5.13b. The Ken Carmichael Trail is about half a mile away for a walk off the rock.
Routes (20)
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