Climbing Near Clarkston, Washington

North Facing. Stays shady and cool! At the moment all Trad Routes with rings at the top. Mile Marker 430 just west of Clarkston on Highway 12.

Located on the far left (west) side of the crag in a band of columnar basalt about 60 ft above the river. The basalt outcrop turns into beautiful curving columns farther to the right (east). This part of the crag is immune to Snake River flooding and can usually be accessed during flooding with minimal wading. Drive 5.3 miles on Snake River Avenue-Tammany Creek Road from Lewiston (1.3 miles past the entrance to Hells Gate State park) to the Corps of Engineers parking lot for Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit. Parking is free and there are bathrooms. Hike 1.5 miles on trails in the management unit down to the river, then east(upstream) on the river trail. This is the first good quality rock you will come to along the river trail.

First section of good-quality rock along the river trail on left (west) side of crag. These routes are accessible during all but highest flood stages in spring. There are two sections, Hell Bent and Three Little Devils. Drive 5.3 miles on Snake River Avenue-Tammany Creek Road from Lewiston (1.3 miles past the entrance to Hells Gate State park) to the Corps of Engineers parking lot for Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit. Parking is free and there are bathrooms. Hike 1.5 miles on trails in the management unit down to the river, then east (upstream) on the river trail.