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Big Rock

Washington > Northeast Corne… > Spokane Area > Rocks of Sharon

Description

This is the obvious Big Rock outcropping at the center of the Rocks of Sharon area.
The Standard Route (4th class to 5.4) is the classic Spokane scramble that many non technical climbers do regularly.
Many traditional crack routes are scattered all around this large outcropping and many FA's were claimed in the 1960's.
Big Rock also hosts a few excellent sport climbs on solid stone.

Getting There

You will encounter Big Rock by hiking 15 minutes up the Rocks of Sharon access trail from the parking area on Stevens Creek Rd. The main access trail heads North along the East face of Big Rock to where the trail narrows and branches to the East and West. From here, the North face of Big Rock is located to the left on the West trail, and the Rookie Wall and Gem Stone are located by heading right on the East trail.

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Rocks of Sharon 90 meter highline - 3 glue in bolts on top of "big rock" going north east. Split connection recommended
[Hide Photo] Rocks of Sharon 90 meter highline - 3 glue in bolts on top of "big rock" going north east. Split connection recommended
Mid summer view south across the Palouse from the top of Big Rock
[Hide Photo] Mid summer view south across the Palouse from the top of Big Rock
The view west from the summit on a lovely night climb in mid September. The coyote were jacked about the waxing moon.
[Hide Photo] The view west from the summit on a lovely night climb in mid September. The coyote were jacked about the waxing moon.
Jesse Climbing Big Rock
[Hide Photo] Jesse Climbing Big Rock

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Joe Sambataro
Seattle, WA
[Hide Comment] Access is now from a parking lot from the Stevens Creek trailhead. The acquisition of Big Rock was completed by Dishman Hills Natural Areas Association in 2009. Access Fund provided some matching funds for surveying this new parking area and DHNAA finished improvements to the new parking area in 2012. Apr 15, 2013
Clif McIntosh
Anchorage, Alaska
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  • Fires, Camping, Hunting, Shooting and Motorized Vehicles are not allowed on any property owned by the DHNAA/DHC. No camping at the Crag.
Mar 28, 2015