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Possible Raptor Closure MORE INFO >>> There is a large Golden Eagle nest on the Main Wall, there has been talk about seasonal closure,as the Golden Eagles require large undisturbed area. There has also been mention of an uninhabited nest for nearly 5 years. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

BETA PHOTO: Main Wall as seen from the approach trail

Description 

The majority of the routes are on a SE facing aspect, and will receive a few hours of shade later in the day, however for the most part this is an early spring and late fall crag. The main wall cant be missed, its the largest cliff band in the area. A rather steep but short approach train nicely marked with cairns can be followed to the cliff's bottom.

Getting There 

From the small parking lot below the cliff band, use a rather steep but short approach train nicely marked with cairns to the base of the Wet Wall, from here take a left at a trail junction to the base of the Main wall.

The Classics

Featured Route For Main Wall

3) Pork Sausage 5.11a  WA : China Bend : Main Wall

Belay up on small ledge. The route follows a unique steepvstrip of black rock, first arching left then continuing straight up. Utilize a very creative rest at the end of the black strip just prior to pulling over a bulge,it will be needed after pulling through the steep black streak.Regarded as the best 5.11a in Marty Bland's book Inland Northwest Rock Climbs ...[more]   Browse More Classics in WA