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China Bend Rock Climbing

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Areas in China Bend

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Western Wall 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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Elevation:	2,000 ft	610 m
GPS:	48.8198, -117.9595 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Marty Bland on Jun 14, 2010 · Updates
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Description

20 degree overhung (avg) sandy limestone cliff. Most routes are long and pumpy. Cliff faces SE so the season is sometimes winter (sunny days), spring and fall. Way to hot in the sun in the summer. Routes start at 11a and head up to 14a. The easy routes have never been equipped. Some pockets and tufas, but mostly edges and rails. Rarely is anyone here.
Guidebook is Inland Northwest Rockclimbs by Marty Bland.

Crag topo here: http://www.wonowmedia.com/kootenay-kalymnos-rock-climbing-china-bend/

Getting There

Kettle Falls, WA. to US-395 north till about mile marker 245. Take a right on Northport-Flat Creek Rd. A little over 15mi. will be China Bend Rd on the right. Take it down to the river and start looking up for the big white cliff. Park at the 3 big pine trees and walk up the trail.