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| Elevation: | 1,549 ft | 472 m |
| GPS: |
47.84847, -121.60895 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Zachary K on Jan 15, 2020 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan |
Access Issue: Display Discover Pass, do not block gates, and park off the road
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DNR wants to pass on a friendly reminder to display your Discover Pass, not block any gates, and park well off the road to prevent getting ticketed or towed. Access Fund and Washington Climbers Coalition continue to partner with DNR on stewardship and management of the Gold Bar Boulders and their access sites. Learn more about getting outdoors on DNR-managed lands on our website: dnr.wa.gov/go
Description
The West Forest is home to one of Gold Bar's must popular warm-up boulders, Beam Me Up. Other than that, it's a great place to find some solitude. The area is well shaded, making it a nice refuge from the summer heat. The climbs tend to be more moderate and short compared to other areas. Beam Me Up (V2) and Lightning Crack (V0) are must-dos for any beginner. Harder climbs, like the classic test-piece Lighten Up (V9), are sprinkled in throughout. It's also worth checking out the Outkast Boulders, which are a small collection of quality boulders not included in the Western Washington Bouldering guidebook.
Getting There
Take the trail for the Five Star Boulder, crossing the stream and then switching back under the powerlines tower. The trail will then veer northeast into the forest. Stay right at the first fork in the trail (left will take you to the Five Star Boulder) and continue east until the trail joins the logging road. Follow the logging road up hill to the west until you run into another switchback. Look for a trail (old logging road) uphill from the switchback that heads east parallel to the logging road.
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Follow this trail until you reach the Clearcut Boulders and see a trail heading north straight uphill. Take the trail up the hill. Once you hit the edge of the forest you should see the Beam Me Up Boulder on your left. Trails to both Zeke's and Green Goblin can be accessed from this area.
Follow this trail until you reach the Clearcut Boulders and see a trail heading north straight uphill. Take the trail up the hill. Once you hit the edge of the forest you should see the Beam Me Up Boulder on your left. Trails to both Zeke's and Green Goblin can be accessed from this area.
Classic Climbing Routes at West Forest
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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