Southern Pickets
Southern Pickets is a Washington climbing crag with 5 routes ranging from moderate to difficult.
- 5 routes
- 5.8 – 5.9
- Alpine
Is Southern Pickets open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in North Cascades National Park. It doesn't name Southern Pickets, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Delays on Cascade River Road Starting October 13
Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Be Aware of Break-ins along State Route 20
Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats
Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
As of · Source: NPS · North Cascades National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Southern Pickets is a climbing area in the Stephen Mather Wilderness, part of North Cascades National Park in Washington. The National Park Service manages the land, and the area sits within designated wilderness inside the park. There is no fee to visit. That makes it a straightforward base for a day or longer in the high country, and the surrounding park and wilderness offer plenty to pair with the climbing. The closest neighbors are the Northern Pickets, about 3.8 miles away, and the broader North Cascades climbing area, about 4.7 miles off. For a change from rock, the Davis Peak Trail and Luna Peak Route are both hikes about 6 miles away.
Routes (5)
Ed Wood Memorial Buttress(1)
Inspiration Peak(2)
West McMillan Spire(2)
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