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Wilkeson crag

Wilkeson crag in Washington has 5 climbing routes across 4 grades, offering bouldering and sport styles.

5 routes
V1+ – V3-4
Bouldering · Sport

Best time to visit Wilkeson crag

Best months: April–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

    46° / 33°

  2. Feb

    47° / 33°

  3. Mar

    51° / 35°

  4. Apr

    56° / 38°

  5. May

    63° / 44°

  6. Jun

    67° / 48°

  7. Jul

    75° / 52°

  8. Aug

    75° / 52°

  9. Sep

    70° / 48°

  10. Oct

    59° / 42°

  11. Nov

    50° / 36°

  12. Dec

    44° / 33°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mud Mtn Dam, WA, 5 mi away at 1,308 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Wilkeson Crag is a climbing area in Washington, about a mile from the town of Wilkeson. It is a compact crag with a small number of routes, and it sits close to several other outdoor spots, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding trails and waterways. The climbing here is a mix of bouldering and sport routes. There are five routes in total, with three of them bouldering problems and two sport climbs. The bouldering grades range from V1+ to V3-4, and the sport routes sit around 5.7+ to 5.8 on the YDS scale. Among the bouldering options are Moss Slab, a V1+ problem, and Bullet Hole Ballet, a V3-4. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mud Mtn Dam show July and August highs around 75°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-40s. Wilkeson Creek, a canoeing spot, is just 0.4 miles away, and the Tower Trail and Prayer Path hikes are both within a mile. For more climbing, the Mini cow boulder and Melmont boulders are about 4.8 miles off.

Routes (5)

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