Fun (Phun) Rocks Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 2,222 ft | 677 m |
GPS: |
48.60536, -120.43257 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Zachary Winters on Oct 7, 2017 · Updates | |
Admins: | applewood, Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan |
The Methow Valley Climbers, a chapter of the Washington Climbers Coalition, respectfully asks visiting climbers to NOT camp or sleep in your vehicles anywhere along the paved section of Lost River Road or in the Fun Rock parking lot ... Please use a blue bag when on route and take all of your trash home. We thank you for taking responsibility during your visit to help keep climbers in good relations with the local community. Welcome to the valley and safe climbing.
From the USFS:
When planning your visit to the Methow Valley, please choose an appropriate campsite and use established toilets, or pack it out in areas without toilets. The roadside pullouts below the Goat Wall and Gate Creek are NOT considered sustainable places to camp due to proximity to the Methow River and lack of toilets.
Please see the uploaded map "Camping for Climbers" for campgrounds ($8-12 per night) and low-impact FREE dispersed areas with toilets within a few miles of your favorite crag. Free sites include: Goat Creek and Yellowjacket SnoParks (April-October only), and dispersed sites west of Monument Creek Trailhead.
Description
Phun Rock is a beloved hometown crag that has plenty of family friendly moderates and a handful of enjoyable tougher routes as well. The Phun Rock area is comprised of a handful of walls all accessed from one parking lot including the Main Wall (Phun Rock proper), K9 Crag, Rhinozone, Sunbug Slab, etc. The rock is featured with positive holds and difficulty tends to increase with steepness. Where ungroomed, the rock can be dirty and loose, but luckily after years of traffic on popular routes, most are now clean and solid.
We're very lucky that the Northwest Outward Bound School has graciously allowed climbers to use the parking lot which is on OB's property. Please show your appreciation by not camping at the parking lot, leaving no trace, and using the toilet provided by the Methow Valley Climbers chapter of the WCC.
Finally, Phun Rock has a history of dedicated community members caring for the long-term viability of this backyard resource. After a few generations of slope stabilization structures, local climbers teamed up with the USFS Climbing Rangers and the Access Fund to build long-lasting stone stairs, retaining walls, and belay platforms. Please help us out by treading lightly on these structures and staying on trails.
Found hardware that needs some love? Please let us know here: forms.gle/TuRJ1zcuN5YYzKjf6
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