Tieton River: Royal Columns
Tieton has two main climbing areas: The Royal Columns and The Bend. Although there are a few bolted routes, it is primarily trad climbing.
GETTING THERE
From I-90, take Exit 110 for I-82/US-97 towards Yakima. After 30 miles, take the exit for 31A-31B for US-12 toward N 1st St/Naches. Stay right to take Exit 31A and merge onto US-12. Follow US-12 for 17 miles, then take a right on Bethel Ridge Rd. Park at the Oak Creek Wildlife Area.
information for leaders
INTERNAL CLIMBING And Scrambling LOTTERY
- This is a very popular climbing area. Please review the relevant Internal Lottery Results document below.
- The 2024 Mountaineers Internal Lottery results are now final. Please select the Tieton tab to view the results for this location. If you are scheduling a course trip here for 2024, please check this spreadsheet before listing your trip to be sure your course has priority for the field trip date(s) you are scheduling and that there is no other course that already has priority.
- The 2023 Mountaineers Internal Lottery results are now final. Please select the Tieton tab to view the results for this location. If you are scheduling a course trip here for 2023, please check this spreadsheet before listing your trip to be sure your course has priority for the field trip date(s) you are scheduling and that there is no other course that already has priority.
Scheduling & Permits
- If you are scheduling this as a non-course related activity, please limit your group size to the default party size. The maximum party size is for use by course field trips only, and includes both students and instructors. Group size maximums do not reflect how course field trips are run (in smaller groups of students and instructors), but allow for course leaders to register the course in our system.
- Please keep group sizes small to minimize our footprint at the crag.
- If you are scheduling a course field trip, please contact our Member Services Team to confirm the field trip and any permitting regulations.
- Suitable Activities: Climbing
- Climbing Category: Rock Climb
- Seasons: March, April, May, June, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
- Land Manager: Oak Creek Wildlife Area
- Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 40
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 40
Map
- Green Dot Maps (wdfw.wa.gov)
Activities
Upcoming Activities
Single Pitch Leading 1 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Leading on Trad
Practice climbing single pitch routes on mock leads
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Mar 2, 2024 - Sun, Mar 3, 2024
No Prerequisites
Seattle MAC - Climbing Trip - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
A single-day or overnight cragging trip. This trip has prerequisites. See leaders notes for details.
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 - Sun, Mar 24, 2024
No Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 1 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad A
We will begin mock leading as well as have the opportunity to practice crack climbing,
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Apr 6, 2024 - Sun, Apr 7, 2024
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Trip - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Leading on Rock Course
A field trip to a cragging location suitable for practicing single or multi-pitch lead climbing
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Apr 13, 2024 - Sun, Apr 14, 2024
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Weekend Field Trip 2 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad A
Put your lead skills to the test outside!
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
No Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 2 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad A
Put your lead skills to the test outside!
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
No Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 1 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad B
We will begin mock leading as well as have the opportunity to practice crack climbing,
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Apr 20, 2024 - Sun, Apr 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 2 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad B
Put your lead skills to the test outside!
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
No Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 2 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad B
Put your lead skills to the test outside!
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sun, Apr 28, 2024
No Prerequisites
Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Trip - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Climbing Course
More Single Pitch Trad practice for Olympia Intermediate 2024 Rock Module Participants. Location to be
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, May 4, 2024 - Sun, May 5, 2024
Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 1 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad C
We will begin mock leading as well as have the opportunity to practice crack climbing,
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, May 11, 2024 - Sun, May 12, 2024
No Prerequisites
Leading on Rock 3, Everett Intermediate Climbing Course - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Intermediate Leading On Rock
This trip will focus on building hanging anchor and practicing using them to swing leads.
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, May 18, 2024 - Sun, May 19, 2024
No Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 2 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad C
Put your lead skills to the test outside!
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sat, May 18, 2024
No Prerequisites
Weekend Field Trip 2 - Tieton River: Royal Columns
Climbing Field trip: Introduction to Single Pitch Trad C
Put your lead skills to the test outside!
Difficulty: Crag Rock Climb
Sun, May 19, 2024
No Prerequisites
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