Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Elevation: 1,169 ft 356 m
GPS: 47.53717, -121.58422
Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views: 32,556 total · 707/month
Shared By: Daniel Chode Rider on Apr 26, 2021 · Updates
Admins: Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan

Description Suggest change

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River valley, while only a few minutes north of I-90, is quite separated from its southerly sister in terms of climbing. The predominate rock type is solid gray granite, often formed into slabby buttresses scattered on the peaks and throughout the valley. Much of the area lies within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, with the motorized drill band within deterring much climbing development. Some crags and the high peaks have been touched by climbers. The dominant mass of Mount Garfield, lying between the Taylor and thr Middle Fork, has been climbed for decades and hosts a series of committing alpine routes plus the Leland Windham testpiece Infinite Bliss. Russian Buttes, Quartz Mountain, Revelation Peak and others rise to moderate altitudes, but have impressive relief due to the low setting. Some lowland crags have been bolted as well, including the slabs of Fee Demo wall just off the Middle Fork trail. In theory, boulders have been found in the forest and lie awaiting second ascents.

There is boundless granite potential in the Middle Fork, on the peaks and in the woods. Currently, it awaits those with patience to hand drill bolts. Nonetheless, it is there.

Getting There Suggest change

Take Exit 34 off I-90, and drive the Middle Fork River road to various trailheads.

119 Total Climbs

Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Location: Exit 34; Middle Fork & Taylor River Change
Type:  to 
Quality:
Pitches:
Sort by:   then:
 

Classic Climbing Routes at Exit 34; Middle Fork & Taylor River

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V6 7A
 9
Meat Eating Vegetarian
Boulder
V8-9 7B+
 5
Man About Town
Boulder
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 41
Deep Roots
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 12
Cretaceous Crack
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 25
Finished Business
Trad 3 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 8
The Man From Nantucket
Sport 2 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 18
Thunder Crack
Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 8
Stegosaurus Butte-y
Trad 2 pitches
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 20
Dungeons of Orthanc
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 34
Wait Time
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 25
Authentic Experience
Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 5
Dr.Mario
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 9
Shih Tzu Jiu-Jitsu 3: Return of…
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 7
Corruption
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 19
Dying on the Vine
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Meat Eating Vegetarian *Middle Fork Bo… > Booka Boulders > Man About Town Boulder
 9
V6 7A Boulder
Man About Town *Middle Fork Bo… > Booka Boulders > Man About Town Boulder
 5
V8-9 7B+ Boulder
Deep Roots Stegosaurus Butte > Rump > Goods
 41
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Cretaceous Crack Stegosaurus Butte > Rump > Goods
 12
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Finished Business Stegosaurus Butte > Rump > Bad & the Ugly
 25
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 3 pitches
The Man From Nantucket Bessemer Mountain > S Bessemer Creek > Upper Pratt
 8
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport 2 pitches
Thunder Crack Stegosaurus Butte > Rump > Goods
 18
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
Stegosaurus Butte-y Stegosaurus Butte > Rump > Goods
 8
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad 2 pitches
Dungeons of Orthanc Bessemer Mountain > N Bessemer Creek > Helm's Deep
 20
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Wait Time Bessemer Mountain > N Bessemer Creek > Helm's Deep
 34
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Authentic Experience Bessemer Mountain > N Bessemer Creek > Helm's Deep
 25
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Dr.Mario Bessemer Mountain > S Bessemer Creek > Upper Pratt
 5
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Sport
Shih Tzu Jiu-Jitsu 3: Retur… Bessemer Mountain > N Bessemer Creek > Helm's Deep
 9
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Corruption Bessemer Mountain > N Bessemer Creek > Helm's Deep
 7
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Dying on the Vine Bessemer Mountain > N Bessemer Creek > Helm's Deep
 19
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
More Classic Climbs in Exit 34; Middle Fork & Taylor River »

Weather Averages

High
 
Low
 
Precip
 
Days w Precip
 
Prime Climbing Season
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

0 Comments