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Elevation: 855 ft 261 m
GPS: 44.44069, -122.57549
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Shared By: Peter Franzen on Apr 23, 2006 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

The main bouldering area. Comprised of a handful of massive boulders and many smaller ones, this contains most of the developed problems at the Garden.

The story is that the boulders prevented access to the trees here so the logging company didn't clear it out. Luckily for climbers the old trees provide plenty of shade and a great atmosphere. There are two trails which lead uphill from the road into the boulders. The right side trial is the main trail and it leads to most areas including Toilet Bowl, Boys in the Woods, Methlab, The Good, and  Azain. The left hand trail enters right next a large tree and leads to areas including Fight Club, Mini Me, and Undertow. There is also a trail which enters from the uphill side off of a gravel road which leads to the back side of Azain.

Getting There Suggest change

Off of Quatzville road 3.5 miles from highway 20. The boulders are just past the third gravel road that you'll drive by and are visible from the road in a dense cluster of trees. The best spot to park is in the gravel pullout on the river side of the road just before you get to boulders. Do not park on the gravel forest road - it is privately owned and blocking it has threatened access in the past.

118 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Garden Boulders

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V1 5
 39
Gumby Slab
Boulder
V1 5
 38
Leave it to Jesus
Boulder
V3 6A
 29
The Good V3
Boulder
V3+ 6A+
 5
Don't Blow The Jug
Boulder
V3-4 6A+
 33
Swollen Member
Boulder
V4 6B
 30
The Ear
Boulder
V4 6B
 16
The Locksmith
Boulder
V5 6C
 48
The Siren
Boulder
V6 7A R
 4
Scary Grandma
Boulder
V7 7A+
 47
Octernal
Boulder
V7 7A+
 10
Smackdown
Boulder
V7 7A+
 12
Undertow Sit (Rightside)
Boulder
V8 7B
 29
Fight Club
Boulder
V8 7B R
 4
Trust Issues
Boulder
V8 7B
 9
Harbor Freight
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Gumby Slab Azain Boulder
 39
V1 5 Boulder
Leave it to Jesus Meth Lab Boulder
 38
V1 5 Boulder
The Good V3 Good Boulder
 29
V3 6A Boulder
Don't Blow The Jug Meth Lab Boulder
 5
V3+ 6A+ Boulder
Swollen Member Meth Lab Boulder
 33
V3-4 6A+ Boulder
The Ear Fight Club Boulder
 30
V4 6B Boulder
The Locksmith Azain Boulder
 16
V4 6B Boulder
The Siren Azain Boulder
 48
V5 6C Boulder
Scary Grandma Scary Grandma
 4
V6 7A R Boulder
Octernal Meth Lab Boulder
 47
V7 7A+ Boulder
Smackdown Meth Lab Boulder
 10
V7 7A+ Boulder
Undertow Sit (Rightside) Undertow Boulder
 12
V7 7A+ Boulder
Fight Club Fight Club Boulder
 29
V8 7B Boulder
Trust Issues Meth Lab Boulder
 4
V8 7B R Boulder
Harbor Freight Meth Lab Boulder
 9
V8 7B Boulder
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