Deception Wall is the largest rock feature in the rock climbing area, with most of the routes starting just off the Iron Horse Trail. The rock material here is mostly metamorphosed basalt (rhinostone) and gabbro. Bring quick-draws, a little bit of gear, and ropes (50-60 meters). A Discover Pass is required and it can be picked up at a licensed dealer, or you can purchase it online. http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/

This portion of Goat Wall is approached from a trail located about 2.8 miles up from the Mazama store. Restless Native starts at the grey streak (Goat's Beard) that comes down Goat Wall. Sisyphus starts where you'll find a fixed rope, and it's located to the right of the grey streak. The only critters to really worry about here are ticks, bees, and rattlesnakes. Be sure to be very cautious while climbing around the loose rocks. Rock type: The wall is a part of the Midnight Peak Formation, which includes volcanic rocks. Location: Mazama, WA.

Park at the pull-out to the left, which is about 3 miles up from the Mazama Store. From there, you'll hike up a steep, old mining road all the way to the scree. This is an 11 pitch route on the left end of the Goat Wall with bolts, and it follows on an arete. The only critters to really worry about here are ticks, bees, and rattlesnakes. Be sure to be very cautious while climbing around the loose rocks. Rock type: The wall is a part of the Midnight Peak Formation, which includes volcanic rocks. Location: Mazama, WA.

The Tieton River Area has been known as a great climbing area since the 1960's, and it's accessed along Highway 12 in southwest Washington. You'll notice dark volcanic walls that formed from lava flows and plugs, which created the andesite columns. The Cave is located about halfway up the canyon just past mile post 175, and it consists of three sections called Mark's Wall, Middle Wall (pictographs), and Oak Wall. It has mostly sport routes and a few established crack climbs. There is a cave on the far left end of the crag, but the routes do not associate with it. Park at a pullout and cross the highway to an established trail that switchbacks up to the cliff. Be aware of rock layers that may be easily shattered or loose, and also be cautious of rattlesnakes. Use a 50 meter rope for the rappels. A vehicle use permit (Access Stewardship Decal) can be purchased at the sportsman shop next to Trout Lodge.

Mount Erie is located just south of the town Anacortes, and off Heart Lake Road. It features numerous hiking trails, short cliffs, and plenty of time consuming crags. Expect to see some sport routes, some moderate trad routes, a few mixed routes, a few top-roping opportunities, and bouldering. Powerline Wall West is a great climbing area with easy access, clean rock, and it receives direct afternoon sun. Some friction climbing is required in short stretches and the routes are mostly sport. The Sunset Trail goes along the top of the cliff and most of the routes can be descended with a 50 or 60 meter rope. Rock type: Till and diorite. There's no camping available on Mount Erie, but there are several campgrounds nearby.

The Darrington area offers excellent quartz diorite rock, slabs, and solitude. Most of the routes involve friction climbing with crack systems, multiple pitches, a lot of vegetation, and long run-outs. To get there, you’ll take exit 208 from I-5 and follow Highway 530 east to Darrington. From there, you’ll head south on Mountain Loop Highway and go about 2.5 miles to Forest Road 2060 on the right hand side. Follow the forest road up the mountain for about 5.5 miles to a fork in the road. The right fork leads to Three O’ Clock Rock and Green Giant Buttress, while the left fork gets to Witch Doctor Wall and Blueberry Hill. Be very cautious of the streams that cross the forest road, because you will not be able to pass through if it’s been raining hard. The area has a very wet climate, so it can be difficult to find an acceptable time to climb. Blueberry Hill is the slabby face on the western side of Exfoliation Dome. Expect some free & aid climbing on exfoliated rocks, tricky corners, roofs, and ledges. The crags are located within the Boulder River Wilderness Area, so power drills are prohibited. Pack in many quick draws, several small nuts, cams up to 3 inches, and ropes (50+ meters) for the rappels. There are some camping spots located along the forest roads, but it’s best to consider camping at Clear Creek Campground. A Discover Pass is required and it can be picked up at a licensed dealer, or you can purchase it online at http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/.

The Bend is also known as the ‘Crackhouse’ because it consists of numerous finger and hand cracks that are made for mostly traditional routes. The crag is located about a mile west of Royal Columns and it’s situated above the bend in the river. Be aware of rock layers that may be easily shattered or loose, and also be cautious of rattlesnakes. A vehicle use permit (Access Stewardship Decal) can be purchased at the sportsman shop next to Trout Lodge.

Index Town Walls offers excellent granite/diorite climbing with a variety of small walls, crags, and buttresses that range in difficulty. The area offers long face, crack, sport, and traditional routes with a lot of friction. K-Cliff is located up the Inner Wall trail on the right side after passing by the Garden Wall. It's the moss covered wall that is just north of the little stream. The routes start at the 'K-Dihedral', and then continues to the right and around the corner. Expect a lot of vegetation that includes alder, maple, and fir forests. Watch out for loose blocks, unstable flakes, and overgrown routes that are less traveled. Have a standard rack that includes wired nuts, large nuts, a variety of cams, and ropes (50 – 60 meters).

Liberty Bell is located at Washington Pass off state route 20, and it's the northern most peak on the mountain here. This approach takes the Blue Lake Trail to the Beckey Route. This route leads through a short boulder field at the Great Barrier, and then leads around to the base of Liberty Bell’s western face. Look for the left fork trail that goes towards Liberty Bell/Concord Tower, and expect the terrain to become very steep and loose. Once you’re about 200 feet below the peak, you’ll traverse across the gully, and climb up next to Concord Tower. Try to avoid going up the middle part of the gully. The Girl Next Door is just before you cross the gully at a low angle buttress. The Serpentine Crack/Northwest Face is about 200 feet below Liberty Bell with a large cave and a ledge system. Liberty Crack starts on the left end of a third class ramp below the Lithuanian Lip. Freedom Rider starts on the far left end of the face in a big corner system. Rock type: The mountain is formed upon the Granite Horn Batholith with granite rock material. A Northwest Forest Pass is required, and it can be picked up at a local Forest Service facility, or you can even purchase it online at the USGS store.

Static Point is a large granite buttress with a lot of friction climbing on slab, and it’s located north of Sultan in a remote logging area. Expect some long run-outs, crack systems, wet weather, and multiple pitches. Overnight camping is not allowed in the Spada Lake watershed, and also be sure to not litter here. To get to the buttress, go north onto Sultan Basin Road off Highway 2 and follow it for about 13 miles to the entrance of Spada Lake Basin. You’ll want to register at a turn-off near the gate entrance. Continue straight ahead on the main road and cross over the South Fork Sultan River. Just after the bridge on the right, there is a narrow road that has been blocked off. You’ll most likely have to park at a pull-off and hike 1.6 miles to a rocky stream gully. The Pillar is located a ways to the right of Tombstone Ledge with a 40 meter high detached flake. Spencer’s Spaceport is just right of the ‘Lost Charms’ tree and up a little ways. A Discover Pass is required and it can be picked up at a licensed dealer, or you can purchase it online at http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/.