Washington · Rock climbing · Newhalem

Upper Skagit Valley

Upper Skagit Valley in Washington has 1 trad climbing route.

1 route
5.11a
Trad

Is Upper Skagit Valley open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Ross Lake National Recreation Area.

As of · Source: NPS · Ross Lake National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Upper Skagit Valley

Best months: June–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.

  1. Jan

    40° / 32°

    18 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    44° / 33°

    16 wet · 3 snow

  3. Mar

    49° / 35°

    18 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    58° / 39°

    16 wet

  5. May

    66° / 46°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    70° / 50°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    78° / 54°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    79° / 54°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 50°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 44°

    17 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 37°

    20 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    39° / 33°

    19 wet · 3 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newhalem, WA, 0.3 mi away at 525 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Upper Skagit Valley is a climbing area in Ross Lake National Recreation Area in Washington, managed by the National Park Service. It sits within the recreation area's network of trails and campgrounds, with the Newhalem community just a short distance away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Newhalem weather station show July and August highs around 78 to 79°F with only about seven wet days a month, while winter brings highs near 40°F and frequent snow days. The area has one route, Pizza Crack, a trad climb rated 5.11a. Ryan's Wall, another climbing area, is about 0.3 miles away. Goodell Creek Campground and the Trail of the Cedars are both within a quarter mile.

Routes (1)

Newhalem Town Crags(1)

Pizza Crack5.11a

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