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Hook Creek Boulder
Washington
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
The Hook Creek Boulder is a gigantic block on the South side of Icicle Creek. Home to a few topropes (they look pretty fun for beginners) and a couple of funky problems; it's probably worth the walk over just for
Atomic Energy if you're making the rounds at that grade.
Getting There
Park at the large pullout at 6 miles, and walk down to the creek to the bridge. Walk over the bridge and then take a left down the road; the boulder is around 40ft tall and you should be able to see it near the camping/picnic area on your right.
Routes from Left to Right
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Star Rating |
Difficulty |
Date |
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Atomic Energy
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V9 7C
Boulder
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![Me, about to make the toss. The hold was full of water that day, and all attempts proved futile.]()
[Hide Photo] Me, about to make the toss. The hold was full of water that day, and all attempts proved futile.
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