McCleary Cliffs
Named for Mountaineer Mac McCleary, this is a crag area on the north side of Lake Cushman on the Olympic Penninsula. It is home to a number of 5.6-5.12 bolted sport routes, but few trad routes. This is a growing area with new routes put up every year. It's great for a day of rock climbing with friends or learning how to rock climb.
Getting there
From US 101 turn west onto SR 119 (aka N Lake Cushman Rd) and drive 9.3 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto Forest Road 24 and continue ~4 miles to parking on the left (south) side of the road (800 ft).
Information for Leaders
Scheduling & Permits
While this area does not currently have any permit requirements or restrictions, it is up to us to make sure we are being good land stewards and setting the standard for others to follow. Please keep group sizes to 15 total people and the number of Mountaineers groups to 3 per day.
Contact your climbing committee chair, if you have questions or need more information.
- Suitable Activities: Climbing
- Climbing Category: Rock Climb
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
- Land Manager: Olympic National Forest
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 65
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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Upcoming Activities
Stewardship - McCleary Cliffs
Junior Mac Rock Climb Weekend Trips - McCleary Cliffs
Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Trip - McCleary Cliffs
Rock Scrambling Field Trip - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 10 (2023) Belay, Rappel, and Ascending a Rope Skills Training - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 10 (2023) Belay, Rappel, and Ascending a Rope Skills Training - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 11 - Rock Climbing Technique and Belay Escape - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 11 - Rock Climbing Technique and Belay Escape - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 12 - Basic Rock 1 - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 12 - Basic Rock 1 - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 13 - Basic Rock 2 (exam) - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 13 - Basic Rock 2 (exam) - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 14 (2023) Rock Module Practical - McCleary Cliffs
Activity 14 (2023) Rock Module Practical - McCleary Cliffs
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- Cushman Cliffs
- Lake Cushman Crags
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