UW Rock

UW Rock

Description 

The UW Rock was one of first designated bouldering areas in the US and probably one of the earliest artificial climbing walls constructed. The series of five walls sit at the southern end of Husky stadium in Seattle. The concrete and rock walls were designed by the architects Anderson and Bell in 1975, poured onsite and completed in the spring of 1976. The walls are surrounded by a gravel bed to cushion falls. With a range of easy jug ladders to impossible eliminates, the UW rock has a wide range of problems.

Getting There 

At the southern end of Husky Stadium across from the parking lot near the UW boat house on Lake Washington.

The Classics

Featured Route For UW Rock

Volunteer Park Water Tower 5.9+  WA : UW Rock : Seattle Urban Climbing

Three fun expanses of brick wall, separated by cement ledges. Brick is uneven with lots of little holds and pockets. Route will depend on which side of the tower you choose to climb. Watch out for the cement ledges, from underneath they look positive, but they are slopers!You can also spend an enjoyable afternoon traversing around the base of the tower....[more]   Browse More Classics in WA