Julia's Outcrop is a little sandstone cliff just above Chuckanut Drive. Discovering the cliff from my kayak whilst on a paddle, the outcrop got it's name from Julia Hanson, my lovely wife and partner in life. Some folks call this place Governor Lister Cliff a reference to the plaque on the large boulder at the start of the trail. Routes here are about 65ft high and overhang 10-15ft. The outcrop is dry year round.
When I left in 1998, I had created 13 bolted or mixed routes. Assuming this hardware has not been updated or replaced, beware. One person wrote "If the offwidth section of a trad route near Grog Supply were bolted it would make an interesting and technical line."
Getting There
Drive South on Chuckanut Drive from Bellingham. Proceed .2 miles past mile marker 12 around a sharp bend to a large parking area on the right. A large boulder will be plainly visible on the east (left) side of Chuckanut Drive. Walk across Chuckanut Dr. to the boulder and hike up trail.
Meander up gullies crossing creeks over mossy old growth logs, then a few switchbacks and a mossy slab. The last bit near the cliff, pass under a large fallen tree. Turn left here to contour to the base. 15 minutes.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Julia's Outcrop:
There will be a little anchor replacement going on here this summer. If anyone actually climbs here, any donations towards hardware would be appreciated. Feel free to drop them at the AAI shop.
Surprisingly decent climbing. Kind of thought-provoking movement. A good stop if you're in the area. Also, if the folks using it could pack out their cigarette butts, that'd be great.
Was up there the other day, a guy was there replacing a lot of the old bolts and hangers. Only had time for a couple routes, did grog supply and saffron spider, the climbs seemed legit for their grade, might even bump them up a grade each. Great climbs though, good times.
If folks are climbing here, beware the new third bolt on Smoke on the Water. It is placed in a large detached block by persons unknown. Also, that route is not completely bolted - see description for specifics. It would be great if the person who placed the new bolts could PM me. It would be nice to finish rebolting the rest of this fun crag, but we should discuss proper bolt placement. Cheers, Scott
All you folks enjoying this little gem of a cliff, don't forget to donate to Scott Massey for his rebolting efforts and expenditures. And post some fotografs of your fun-I'd love to see them! Thanks!
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