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Summertime Crag

Summertime Crag in Washington has 6 routes with 5 difficulty grades.

Summertime CragPhoto: mjhbower, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
6 routes
5.11a – 5.12
Alpine

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Summertime Crag is an alpine climbing area in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in north-central Washington. The Forest Service manages the land, and the crag sits among several other climbing and hiking destinations, including Hairpin Crags and the Kangaroo Pass Climbers Path, both within half a mile. The area draws climbers who prefer alpine routes. Six routes are listed, all rated from 5.11a to 5.12, with grades typically averaging in the 5.11b/c range. Chitlins Con Carne is the easiest at 5.11a, and Hottentot is the hardest at 5.12. The routes are alpine in style, and Jason Keith and JMK are among the first ascent parties. For time off the rock, the Early Winters Trail and Kangaroo Pass Climbers Path are both about 0.4 miles away. Lone Fir Campground, roughly 4 miles off, offers a place to stay, and Early Winters Creek, about 6 miles away, is an option for paddling.

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