A collection of chossy sandstone with some surprising gems. This area could improve with more attention to stewardship and further development. Have at it!
Note: Do not climb on wet sandstone. Wait 48 hours from the last rain to avoid rock break.
Drive toward downtown Roslyn. Take a right on Dakota. When the road bends around left, park in the dirt lot immediately to your right.
Walk toward the Roslyn Urban Forest trailhead sign up from the top right side of the dirt lot. Continue past the trailhead sign on the dirt road. Bear left at the first intersection before you reach the apple tree. Head toward the Slag Pile loop.
50 or 60 feet further turn left onto the Slag Pile loop trail. There is a small wooden sign on the tree. This narrow trail is shared with Mountain bikers so be aware.
After one minute of walking you will see small rock slabs on your right. This is the entrance to the boulder field. Head up the slab and trending left will lead you to the Tara boulder trail. Head up center through the low canyon will lead you to Happy Tree boulder and lots of development potential.
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Rent-n, WA
Tldr: Documenting these boulders is lame, will hasten their destruction, and remove some of the exploratory fun.
There is figuratively no climbing in Roslyn, especially when compared to Leavenworth, Vantage, Exit 32, etc. The chossy sandstone boulders that are present degrade every time they are climbed. The routes are almost all in the V0-V1 range, with the occasional V2. The boulders are a little scary because of their moderate height, sandy holds, and fragile composition. Someone recently added glue-ins to the top of a number of these boulders, probably with the intention to make them more accessible (a fine addition to the area, although not something that I would ever consider doing). Every spring these boulders visibly melt a little bit more into the ground. This is all to say: I have no idea why the authors are documenting and disseminating information about specific routes in this area. Most of the climbs are easy, crappy, and will consistently dump sand into your eyes as you look for the next handhold. All the first ascents were bagged 20 years ago, leaving very little "honor" to be found in writing about these boulders now. Most of the fun to be had here comes from exploring the area, finding "new" boulders, and spending time in the peaceful forest. I don't see how a guidebook or more information on routes/boulders could improve the climbing experience. The Roslyn boulders aren’t some secret "local's only crag". It's the climbing equivalent of a mom-and-pop ski resort, with one chairlift and three runs. I think posting the location of the boulders is more than enough information for tourists to enjoy the area (it's not like the boulders are hidden, or hard to get to). Dec 28, 2021
Truck, Wenatchee
Truck, Wenatchee
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