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Routes in French's Dome
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Alpha Centauri S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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BSD S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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China Man S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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China Side S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Crankenstein S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Dark Man S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Dark Side (AKA The Siege), The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Dirty Deeds (aka Silver Streak) S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Do it Again S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Emerald City S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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French's Doughnut S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Giant's Direct S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Giant's Staircase S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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High Voltage, AKA 'Rhoid Rage S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Jackie Chan S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Low Voltage S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Oz S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Philanthropy S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Psoriasis S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Pump-O-Rama S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Road Face S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a |
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Road Head S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Road Kill S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Road Rage S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Static Cling S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Straw Man S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Tin Tangle S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Uncle Rick S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Yellow Brick Road T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
| Elevation: | 2,554 ft |
| GPS: | 45.397, -121.86 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 61,651 total · 413/month |
| Shared By: | Peter Franzen on Jan 22, 2006 |
| Admins: | Nate Ball, Micah Klesick |
Description
FrenchÂ’s Dome is a lone andesite crag located on the flanks of Mt. Hood near the town of Zig Zag, Oregon. Routes range in height from 80ft. to 160ft., and most are well-bolted. The setting is quiet and tranquil, and invokes a feeling of solitude in the old-growth forest. Spectacular views of Mt. Hood abound, and crowds are few.
The climbing is sporty, crimpy, and pumpy. Most of the routes feature chains and steel biners on the anchors, however, a couple don't have biners, so don't always plan on them being there.
Due to heavy snowfall this area is strictly a Summer and early Fall crag. The best hours are in the afternoon when the majority of the climbs are in the shade.
The climbing is sporty, crimpy, and pumpy. Most of the routes feature chains and steel biners on the anchors, however, a couple don't have biners, so don't always plan on them being there.
Due to heavy snowfall this area is strictly a Summer and early Fall crag. The best hours are in the afternoon when the majority of the climbs are in the shade.
Getting There
To get to FrenchÂ’s Dome take Highway 26 from Portland towards Mt. Hood. In the town of Zig Zag take a left onto Lolo Pass Rd and continue for approximately 6 miles. The dome is not clearly visible from the road, but there is an obvious dirt pullout for parking on the right with a sign. Take the small trail downhill from the parking area to the dome; the majority of the climbs are on the left side of the dome as you're walking down the hill.
a NW Forest Pass is required to park here. You can get one from the ZigZag Ranger station if you don't have one.
a NW Forest Pass is required to park here. You can get one from the ZigZag Ranger station if you don't have one.
Classic Climbing Routes at French's Dome
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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