Climbing Near Olympia, Washington

Fake boulder in the middle of a commercial park. It's not tall at all however there are a couple of traverse lines that can be as hard as you want it to be. Plenty of texture on the rocks. It's short size could be awkward for taller climbers trying to traverse. You do get curious onlookers when you yell and grunt on a perceived kids play thing. Not some place one should go out of their way to try, however it is free and there's no approach. It's just off the 10 on the Martin Way exit in Huntamer Park

In the last Ice Age the glaciers graciously brought down granite boulders from up north creating glacial erratics in the hills surrounding the city. The majority of the boulders are granite but some are basalt. Most boulders tend to be 6'-8' in height yet the She Bear and Cooper point (Alamo) are highball with 18' top outs! Here is the guide from a couple years ago facebook.com/media/set/?set… Each main area will have directions to each boulder or general area.

This area is host to the granitic erratics and She Bear, the tallest granite bloc found so far. The land is DNR and the roads can be confusing so be patient trying to find the boulders but with help form Google Earth GPS ordinates should be provided. Also, please purchase a discover pass to keep funding for the roads, bathrooms, ect. **If you plan to clip bolts at little si you'll need one anyway.** From Olympia take Hwy 101 North and then continue on Hwy 8 West. Look for the Rock Candy Mountain Entrance to Capitol forest and you will then be on the gravel road B LINE. Take the first left onto B8000 and the boulders are located off of this road and it's spurs.