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Washington Pass

Washington Pass in Washington has 12 climbing routes with alpine no fixed protection.

Washington PassPhoto: daveynin, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
12 routes
5.6 – 5.12-
Alpine

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Washington Pass is a climbing area in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations, with the Early Winters Trail just 0.4 miles away and the Summertime Crag and Liberty Bell climbing areas within about a mile. The area has 12 alpine-style routes, with grades ranging from 5.6 to 5.12. Among them are Blue's Buttress at 5.6, North Ridge at 5.7, and The L & H Route (Free Variation) at 5.12. The routes are all alpine in style, so expect a high-altitude, often remote setting. For a base, Lone Fir Campground is about 3.8 miles away, and Klipchuck is about 7.9 miles away. The Early Winters Trail and the Liberty Bell Climbers Path are both within a mile of the pass.

Routes (12)

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