The Bad and the Ugly
Versatile Washington crag with routes for multiple skill levels.
Is The Bad and the Ugly open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name The Bad and the Ugly, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Grand Park 2 Fire Closure Update
Agency closure covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order 06-05-26-16 · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Grand Park 2 Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Snoqualmie Ranger District · Order 06-05-26-13 · USFS · Snoqualmie Ranger District
Bell Creek Bridge Damaged
Agency closure covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Rescission of Shooting Restrictions
Agency alert covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Electric Fire Closure Order
Agency alert covering Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order 06-05-26-19 · USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit The Bad and the Ugly
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.
Jan
41° / 33°
22 wet · 5 snow
Feb
43° / 33°
19 wet · 4 snow
Mar
46° / 34°
23 wet · 4 snow
Apr
52° / 37°
21 wet · 2 snow
May
61° / 43°
18 wet
Jun
65° / 49°
15 wet
Jul
72° / 54°
10 wet
Aug
72° / 54°
9 wet
Sep
66° / 50°
13 wet
Oct
55° / 43°
18 wet
Nov
45° / 36°
21 wet · 2 snow
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, 13.5 mi away at 2,000 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
The Bad and the Ugly is a Washington climbing area offering a mix of routes across varied terrain and difficulty levels. The crag provides accessible climbing for both beginners building foundational skills and experienced climbers seeking more challenging pitches. Its setting makes it a solid option for climbers looking to develop their craft in a welcoming environment.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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