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Elevation: 367 ft
GPS: 49.2817, -121.7888
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Description Suggest change

A set of south and east-facing granite bluffs between Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs. The climbing features slab, crack and face climbing on grippy, fine-grained stone with numerous solution pockets. Grades hower mostly in the 5.7-5.111 range with some outliers. There are a handful of multipitch climbs, and a good selection of boulders in the area. 

Harrison Bluffs saw most of its traffic in the 1990's, but popularity died out and many routes became overgrown. Since 2006, climbers have been cleaning the area again to improve climbs and establish new ones. In general, weekdays are pretty quiet and weekends see up to a half dozen parties climbing

The climbing is at its best between March and November, but is low-elevation enough to be good on sunny days through the winter. The crags get morning to mid-day sun, with the east side walls going into shade first. In Spring, the mosquitos can be horrid so plan accordingly. 

Getting There Suggest change

From Agassiz take Harrison Hot Springs Rd. towards Harrison Lake. The bluffs are visible as you enter Harrison. At the end of the golf course, turn left and go through the yellow gate on a gravel road. Drive for 2-3 minutes passing another gate and a small bridge and park at the electric tower on the right. Please be sure to close both gates behind you at all times. 

Once parked, a small trail on the right side of the tower leads you to the Sleeping Princess area. 

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Classic Climbing Routes at Harrison Bluffs

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 8
Don't Panic it's Organic
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 6
Jane's Journey
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 40
Sleeping Princess
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 20
Crystal Ether
Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 23
Pig Pen
Trad, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 9
Fresh Outta Purples
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 24
Shark Tooth Flake
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 23
Where in The World Is Carmen Pel…
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 7
Leap Frog
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 17
Vertebrae
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 12
Smear Tactics
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 7
Girls from Tulameen roll their j…
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 11
Wayback Layback
Trad
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 13
One Finger or Two
Sport, TR
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 6
Crack Of Dawn
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Don't Panic it's Organic E Wall
 8
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Jane's Journey E Wall
 6
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Sleeping Princess From The Ground Up > Sleeping Princess Are…
 40
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
Crystal Ether From The Ground Up > Great Expectations Ar…
 20
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Pig Pen From The Ground Up > Sleeping Princess Are…
 23
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad, TR
Fresh Outta Purples E Wall Trail
 9
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
Shark Tooth Flake E Wall Trail
 24
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Where in The World Is Carme… From The Ground Up > Great Expectations Ar…
 23
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Leap Frog Tree Frog
 7
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Vertebrae From The Ground Up > Great Expectations Ar…
 17
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Smear Tactics E Wall
 12
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Girls from Tulameen roll th… E Wall
 7
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Wayback Layback From The Ground Up > Wayback Layback Area…
 11
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
One Finger or Two From The Ground Up > Sleeping Princess Are…
 13
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport, TR
Crack Of Dawn From The Ground Up > Wayback Layback Area…
 6
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
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