tymebldr

Hey Portland climbers, I bumped into a fellow climber at Carver last week. He mentioned seeing a lot of heavy equipment leaving the Madrone climbing area. (also know as Hardscrabble Quarry) The "No Tresspassing" signs are still in place. The "Save Madrone" site hasn't been updated in years. Has anyone heard a decision from Clackamas County about what they will do with this area?

OK folks...the courts fined me $267 and ordered me to work 50 hours community service. I could pay $10 for each hour but I chose to do work instead. They made me get council as well. $500. I still dont know why they couldn't just have given me the penalty without this guy... So...someone needs to get the clips off of the wall so as to prevent any other "victim" from attempting to climb here.

OK folks...the courts fined me $267 and ordered me to work 50 hours community service. I could pay $10 for each hour but I chose to do work instead. They made me get council as well. $500. I still dont know why they couldn't just have given me the penalty without this guy... So...someone needs to get the clips off of the wall so as to prevent any other "victim" from attempting to climb here.

I'm always looking for local routes. I hit Waterboard park in Oregon City last week. There is potential for some short routes there. Carver is an option. Madrone still isn't. I was looking at some 10' boulders down by the Lake Oswego retention damn but access looks dirty and wet. They are under the HWY 43 overpass. If you've seen other potential routes nearby, plse share them. Thanks!

The sign on the other side of the tracks.

Yep.... You risk getting a citation for Class 1 trespassing if caught. The officers have explained that the Railroad has access 30' on both sides of the tracks. This encompasses all of the crag. There are new trespassing signs erected at the RR crossing. The Railroad is pressing hard for enforcement. Contact the Lake Oswego PD if you have questions. (503) 635-0245