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Southeast Cascades & Yakima

Southeast Cascades & Yakima, Washington climbing area with 1 route.

1 route
5.6
Mixed

Best time to visit Southeast Cascades & Yakima

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

    35° / 20°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    43° / 22°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 28°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 34°

    7 wet

  5. May

    69° / 42°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 48°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 54°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 52°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 43°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 33°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 26°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    35° / 20°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ellensburg, WA, 28.7 mi away at 1,480 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Southeast Cascades & Yakima is a climbing area in Washington, about 6 miles from the town of Tampico. It sits among a cluster of other outdoor spots, including the South Fork Cowiche Creek paddling route, which lies just half a mile away. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June and September, when typical averages from the Ellensburg weather station run from highs around 76°F to 85°F, with only a few wet days each month. That station sits well below the area, so temperatures up high run cooler. The climbing here is a single mixed route called "Easy Does It," graded 5.6 on the YDS scale. The Oasis and Wall of Many Faces climbing areas are both about 6 miles away. Windy Point Campground is also about 6 miles off.

Routes (1)

East End Wall(1)

Easy Does It5.6

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