The Butte-tresses
Washington buttress climbing with varied routes and solid rock.
Is The Butte-tresses open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name The Butte-tresses, 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 Butte-tresses
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.
Jan
39° / 32°
19 wet · 5 snow
Feb
42° / 32°
17 wet · 4 snow
Mar
46° / 33°
20 wet · 4 snow
Apr
51° / 36°
19 wet · 1 snow
May
59° / 42°
17 wet
Jun
63° / 46°
15 wet
Jul
70° / 51°
9 wet
Aug
71° / 52°
8 wet
Sep
64° / 47°
12 wet
Oct
54° / 41°
17 wet
Nov
44° / 36°
20 wet · 2 snow
Dec
39° / 31°
20 wet · 5 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cedar Lake, WA, 13.9 mi away at 1,560 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 Butte-tresses is a Washington climbing destination offering rock climbing on distinctive buttress formations. The area provides varied climbing opportunities suited to different skill levels and styles. Its unique geological character makes it a compelling destination for climbers seeking classic Pacific Northwest rock.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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