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Whale Boulder
Washington
> Central-E Casca…
> Leavenworth
> Icicle Creek
> * Bouldering in…
> Mitchell Plateau
> Main Area
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
Contains the highest concentration of problems at Mitchell's. A wide boulder with a flat slab of rock at its base and overhang on the right end. Can't miss it!
Getting There
The first boulder with established problems that the trail will pass when arriving via
Main Area directions.
Routes from Left to Right
Route Name |
Location |
Star Rating |
Difficulty |
Date |
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Kelp
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11
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V0- 4-
Boulder
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The Squid
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12
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V1-2 5
Boulder
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The Whale
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V2 5+
Boulder
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The Crab
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V3 6A
Boulder
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