Exit 38

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Crag Rock Climb - Exit 38

Spring Evening Cragging Exit 38

  • Tue, May 6, 2025
  • Kitsap Branch
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Casual

Participants must have completed Mountaineers course work (or equivalency) to be able to lead sport routes and build and clean anchors on bolts (or be in a course training those skills and wanting to practice them on this climb).

Weather dependent. Destination crags will depend on what people want to climb - but likely to target 5.6-5.9 range.  Generally, participants lead desired routes and leave top rope anchors for other interested climbers to try.  

Hiking uphill with all your gear, 10 essentials and possibly an additional rope for up to 1.5 miles.  Casual pace.

Meet TIME:  4:00 PM  Dirty Harry's Balcony trailhead parking lot
Dirty Harry's Balcony - Trailhead - Google Maps

EXIT 38/FAR SIDE CRAGS

Eastbound from Seattle: Take Exit 38 off of I-90, head south and cross the Snoqualmie River. Drive east on SE Homestead Valley Rd  as it parallels I-90. Park in the paved lot just after SE Homestead Rd passes under I-90 (1,300 ft).
Westbound from Cle Elum: Take Exit 38 off of I-90, head north, turn right onto SE Homestead Valley Rd, drive a short distance, and park in the paved lot (1,300 ft).

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Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Rockshoes
  • Belay Device
  • Personal Anchors (x2)
  • Quickdraws
  • Anchor Materials (e.g. locking carabiners, slings/cordelette)
  • Rope (if you have one)
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