Field trip: Tacoma Explorers
Tacoma Explorers Climbing - Exit 38
Tacoma Explorers Climbing A fun day of sport climbing in the Snoqualmie Pass at the Far Side of Exit 38. We'll be climbing at the Gritscone crag which is a great spot with an array of routes ranging from easy to medium hard.
- Sun, Sep 29, 2019
- Tacoma Youth Programs
- Climbing
- Rock Climb
- Youth, Families, Adults
- Crag Rock Climb
- Casual
- Mileage: 1.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 315 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,640 ft
- Pace: Easy
- 2 (13 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- 1 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
MEETING PLACE:
Far Side Climbing Area Trailhead
DIRECTIONS:
From Tacoma:
Take I-5 north to exit 142 Auburn/WA-18 East. Follow WA-18 E to the on-ramp to I-90 E North Bend/Spokane. Take I-90 E to exit 38; at stop sign, turn right and stay on SE Homestead Valley road. SE Homestead Valley Rd. will pass under I-90 and dead end at a small parking lot. Look for signs for Dirty Harry’s Balcony and climbing areas. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead.
Approximate travel time from Tacoma to Exit 38 is one hour.
MEETING TIME:
8:30 AM at Trailhead
Discovery pass is required to park at site. Please notify leader if you need a day pass.
A fun, laid back day to take your indoor skills outside, or experience climbing for the first time! Gritscone is a wonderful, shaded area with something for everyone and ample space to explore and climb.
Required Equipment
Program participants are responsible for bringing the following items: snacks/lunch, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a first aid kit, a jacket, backpack and shoes/boots with good tread.
Leader will pass out gear at the trailhead; please ensure that you have a backpack large enough to carry all of your gear as well as any that's borrowed. You're more than welcome to bring your own, helmet, harness, belay device, and shoes.