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Skykomish Valley

Skykomish Valley in Washington has 13 climbing routes across 12 difficulty grades.

13 routes
5.7 – 5.12b
Alpine · Trad · Bouldering

Is Skykomish Valley open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Skykomish Valley, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Skykomish Valley

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

    42° / 31°

    20 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    47° / 32°

    17 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    52° / 34°

    19 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    59° / 38°

    18 wet

  5. May

    66° / 44°

    16 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 48°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 52°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    77° / 52°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 48°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 41°

    16 wet

  11. Nov

    47° / 36°

    20 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    41° / 32°

    20 wet · 5 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Baring, WA, 1.2 mi away at 770 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

Skykomish Valley is a climbing area in the Skykomish Ranger District of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the national forest's Skykomish Ranger District, about 1.2 miles from the Baring weather station, which makes it a convenient reference for typical conditions. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. July and August typically reach highs around 77°F with only about seven wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and frequent snow days from December through February. Several other destinations lie within a few miles. Gunn Peak Trail and Barclay Lake Trail are both under 2 miles away, and Bouldering at Index is about 2.1 miles off. Heybrook Lookout, a campground, is roughly 2.4 miles away.

Routes (13)

Cedar Ponds (Young creek falls)(1)

Aquaboogie5.11-

Jötunheim(1)

Jötnar5.9

Thunder Mountain and Slippery Slab Tower(1)

Slippery Slab Tower NE FaceEasy 5th

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