Washington · Rock climbing · Lyle

The Gap

Near the top of OH8's 32 catalogued routes by difficulty.

5.11c
grade
Sport Bolted
style

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

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Best time to visit The Gap

Best months: May–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

    41° / 30°

    18 wet

  2. Feb

    46° / 31°

    15 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 34°

    15 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 39°

    13 wet

  5. May

    68° / 46°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    74° / 51°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 55°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 55°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 47°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 39°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 34°

    17 wet

  12. Dec

    40° / 31°

    20 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hood Rvr Exp Stn, OR, 7.2 mi away at 500 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 32 routes catalogued at OH8, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range which spans 5.8 to 5.12b.

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