Washington · Rock climbing · North Bend · Near Gold Bar

Quartz Mountain

Jul–Aug
best months

Is Quartz Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Quartz Mountain, 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.

Quartz Mountain is a Washington climbing destination offering rock climbing on quartz-based formations. The crag provides a variety of climbing experiences suited to different skill levels and styles. Its unique geology and setting make it a distinctive option for climbers exploring Washington's diverse climbing areas.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Middle Fork Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Popeyes

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rainsShakespeare at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Northwest Railway Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 12 mi from Gold Bar

    Railway station in Snoqualmie, the United States of America

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More in Gold Bar
  • Nearby · Chair Peak · (c) Slabbage Patch · (b) Motherland
  • Best time to go · Jul–Aug

    Best time to visit Quartz Mountain

    Best months: July–August. 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

      41° / 33°

      22 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      43° / 33°

      19 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 34°

      23 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      52° / 37°

      21 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      61° / 43°

      18 wet

    6. Jun

      65° / 49°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 54°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 54°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 50°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 43°

      18 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 36°

      21 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 32°

      22 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tolt S Fk Rsvr, WA, 11.2 mi away at 2,000 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. 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

Routes

No routes catalogued here yet

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