Washington · Rock climbing · Leavenworth

Underhill

Underhill in Washington has 5 mixed climbing routes with 4 difficulty grades.

5 routes
5.8 – 5.10c
Mixed · Trad · Sport

Is Underhill open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Wenatchee River Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Wenatchee River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Underhill

Best months: April–June and September–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

    34° / 19°

    14 wet

  2. Feb

    42° / 21°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 26°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    61° / 32°

    7 wet

  5. May

    71° / 40°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    77° / 46°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 51°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 50°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 42°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 33°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 26°

    13 wet

  12. Dec

    34° / 20°

    14 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leavenworth 3 S, WA, 2 mi away at 1,128 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Underhill is a climbing area in the Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, trails and camps, so it works as a base for a day on the rocks or a longer stay in the forest. The weather here is milder in late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 78°F, with July and August peaking near 87°F. Winter is cold, with January highs averaging about 34°F and lows near 19°F. The area has five routes, ranging from about 5.8 to 5.10c. They include trad and sport styles, with Jaywalking for Jesus at 5.8 and Woof Woof Roof at 5.10c. The Snow Lakes Trail and Snow Lakes hike start within a quarter mile, and Eightmile Group Site offers camping about 2.7 miles away.

Routes (5)

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