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Purina and Careno Area Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 2,063 ft | 629 m |
| GPS: |
47.5492, -120.70524 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Jon Nelson on Aug 22, 2015 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Hangdog Hank, Jon Nelson, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan |
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
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A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Access Issue: Trail on private property, so tread lightly and be respectful. Also, no climbing at Rainbow Falls because it is on private property. Thanks.
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Description
This area includes a cluster of small cliffs known as Purina and Black Power, and further up the hill is Careno Crag.
As stated in the Access Notes above: Trail on private property, so tread lightly and be respectful. Also, no climbing at Rainbow Falls because it is on private property. Thanks.
Most routes face south and east. They are mostly moderate single pitch trad routes, with some bolted routes.
They are great in the early or late season because this area stays dryer and the snow melts sooner than further up canyon. But quite hot in the summer because they mostly face south.
Has afternoon shade where facing east.
Getting There
Across the road (north side) from the Snow Creek trailhead parking lot (where you'll need a NFS pass), walk 500 feet Northeast until you reach a wide open lot with a few buildings and a white sign on a boulder indicating "Careno Crag". You can park along the road for free. The trail on the far side of the open lot is about 200 feet east of the Leavenworth Water building on east end of parking lot. The trail is loose sandy material with rock bits so be careful of your footing on the way up.
There is a seep that is wet usually all year. Once up the hill a bit, the trail left goes up to Poison Ivy crack and Planet of the Eights. The right branch of the trail heads up to Purina and Careno. Purina can be easily marked by the very large roof marking "Ride of the Valkyries". You must continue walking up the hill and right to get to Careno Crag.
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