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Elevation: 96 ft 29 m
GPS: 48.09666, -123.55679
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Shared By: Scott Underwood on Apr 12, 2016
Admins: Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan

Description Suggest change

Sandstone and conglomerate climbing near the old lower dam site. See the movie "The Hunted" to have a look at the old dam. Climbing areas are located on both the west and east side of the river, the west side being the oldest area with the most climbing.

Getting There Suggest change

Take HWY 101 west to HWY 112.

East-side climbs at Waka Beach and the Underhood can be accessed by taking the last left turn before the bridge as you head west on hwy 112. This is also the turnoff for the Lower Dam RV Park and the Kiosk built about the dam removal and Elwha restoration project. Please park in the gravel lot on the left after turning on to the lower dam road.

To access west-side climbs, at the Ehlwall, cross the Elwha river bridge as you head west on hwy 112 and park on the left side of the road at the trailhead parking for the Adventure Route section of the Olympic Discovery Trail. ANGLE PARK ONLY PLEASE!

PLEASE NOTE: the climbing in the Elwha River canyon is a privilege that can be taken away. The climbing resides within an area that is part of the river restoration project following the dam removal and is currently managed by Olympic National Park. As such, no camping, no fires and no dogs are allowed at the crags. Help us protect access, camp and have a fire somewhere else and leave your dogs at home.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Elwha River

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 35
Donut Run
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 26
Haus Frau
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 25
Scare-Master
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 33
Bigfoot Sprint
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 22
Elwhatusi
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 24
Get A Handle On It
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 5
Relish
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 58
Waka/Jawaka
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 18
The Trench
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 31
The Breeze
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 20
Onions
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 16
Earth and Sky
Sport
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 9
It Goes
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 16
Sum'bitch-Knockout
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 12
San Ber'dino
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Donut Run Waka Beach
 35
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Haus Frau Waka Beach
 26
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Scare-Master Waka Beach
 25
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Bigfoot Sprint Waka Beach
 33
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Elwhatusi Waka Beach
 22
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Get A Handle On It Elwhall
 24
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Relish Waka Beach
 5
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Waka/Jawaka Waka Beach
 58
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
The Trench Elwhall
 18
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
The Breeze Elwhall
 31
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Onions Waka Beach
 20
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Earth and Sky Elwhall
 16
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
It Goes Elwhall
 9
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Sum'bitch-Knockout Waka Beach
 16
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
San Ber'dino Elwhall
 12
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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