Continue with onX Maps
Sign in with Facebook
Seal Cove Rock Climbing
Routes in Seal Cove
|
Barknuckles T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Beware the Tides of March T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
|
|
Bikini Bottom T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Bubble Buddy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Diamond Seas S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
Dorsiflexion S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
|
|
Future and a Hope T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose T,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
|
|
Humpback, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
|
|
Lost Horizon T,S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b |
|
|
Navy Seals T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
Next Generation, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
|
|
Professor, The S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
|
|
Sea Puppies S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
Seal Cove Traverse S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
Silence of the Clams S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
Sole Mate S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
|
|
Swept Away S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
Whanau T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
| GPS: |
49.6369, -123.2149 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 29,510 total · 131/month |
| Shared By: | John Bradford on Aug 18, 2007 · Updates |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
Access Issue: Camping
Details
VAN CAMPING / WILD CAMPING
Within District Boundaries
The District of Squamish PROHIBITS camping within the municipal boundary. This includes sleeping in a vehicle anywhere within District boundaries. A bylaw gives the District the power to issue tickets for contraventions.
Camping on urban / residential streets is prohibited under pre-existing bylaws.
The “hot spots” that have been of most concern are below.
· The whole of the Mamquam Forest Service Road under the North Walls of the Chief between the junction with the 99 and junction with the Stawamus/Indian Arm Forest Service Road (as a salmon run and sensitive riparian area, camping close to the Stawamus River is especially inappropriate)
· The Powerhouse Springs Road including the parking area for the Fern Hill cliff
· The dirt road to the kitesurfing “Spit.”
Outside of District Boundaries
If you explore forest roads in crown land outside the municipal boundaries, it may be possible to find discreet roadside sites suitable for tents or van camping. However, the provincial authorities do have some restrictions ;
· Stays are limited to 14 days.
· Campers should follow Leave No Trace principles. HUMAN WASTE is a major issue.
· Strictly observe any current fire bans.
DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS
Please see the District of Squamish website for a comprehensive list of designated campgrounds.
Recommended affordable camping:
- At the Chief: Stawamus Chief Provincial Park Campground BC parks site, spots start at $10.00 CAD/person. No reservations.
- 7 minutes north: Mamquam River Campground A non-profit site, spots start at $15.00cad/night for a drive-in site. Reservations recommended, not required.
- 20 minutes north: Chek Canyon Recreation Site A public site; no fees, no reservations and world class sport-climbing. No running water. The road is steep and rough but 4x4 not required
Description
The climbing here is good, but the setting is spectacular, though you may have to contend with trains. The crag itself sits just above Howe Sound. Hanging belays at high tide are not to be missed. Seals and otters frequent the cove as well. Out the traverse, best to belay the second from the top and rap back in from the tree. Two ropes may be needed otherwise, with the real possibilty of dropping them in the water.
Getting There
About 10 km from Squamish, and 2 km. south of Murrin Park, park in the wide pullout with the mining information sign. DO NOT drop down the drainage from the pullout, as it is steep and loose, and forces an illegal walk along the train tracks. Walk along the road back north left of the road barrier for safety and clarity to gain the access trail located 0.5 km from pull off.
To access the base of both Seal Cove and the newly established Otter Cove (June 2025), skip the first beaten path left (may lead to topside Seal Cove) at 0.3 km north of parking, and continue along barrier until cairns marking a faint trail to a short section of talus with more cairns. Trend right through the talus to gain a short slab section beaten through the moss, than follow trail back left through the frrest to gain the tracks. Cross here for the base of Seal Cove base on the left, and Otter Cove on the right marked with more cairns.
It is possible to gain access topside to Seal Cove routes and rappel in if tides do not allow access from the base. Rappel with one rope on the slings on the tree. It is a stretch, but possible. It is also possible to follow the road and flagging tape up to the railroad tracks and cross these above the crag, but avoid walking along the tracks or through the tunnel, as it compromises both safety and future access for climbers. The climbs at Seal Cove on the right of the slab must be accessed by doing the traverse first.
Classic Climbing Routes at Seal Cove
Sun Angles Details:
Weather Averages
|
High
|
Low
|
|
Precip
|
Days w Precip
|
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Photos
All Photos Within Seal Cove
Most Popular · Newest · RandomMore About Seal Cove
Printer-FriendlyWhat's New
2 Comments