Deep Creek Rock Climbing

Basalt sport climbing about 20 minutes north of Spokane. Probably the best sport climbing in the area, and some of the hardest, mostly overhanging, some vertical routes. Slabs are pretty much non-existent here.

Watch for loose rock on the less traveled routes, the basalt can be weak in spots. This is especially true of the routes to the north of the Pit.

Most of the routes are well protected and not run out, many of them also have 'biners to lower off of on the chains.

Plan on Climbing in the Pit (South-west of the parking area) if you want to climb before June as the main wall and lower lying areas are really wet. (It's called Deep Creek for a reason)

Early in the year the mosquitoes will suck you dry and the stinging nettle is tall, after about July things are much nicer in the canyon. By August the bugs are gone.

Another nice thing, the main wall stays dry in the rain except for the tops of a few routes.

Also, there are no bathrooms here, the nearest are at the gas station on 9 mile road at the bottom of the hill, or at the ORV park just north about 2 miles on Inland Road.