blue_morph Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I'm not so familiar with all the areas in Leavenworth and want to take someone toproping up there. What are the best areas for some beginner climbing, maybe with a walk up option? Obviously single pitch. Could try some stuff over 5.7 but it would need a walk-up option so I can set anchors (can't climb above that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Barney's Rubble, Bruce's Boulder, XY Crack Bruce's Boulder is 5.6 miles from town on Icicle Creek Road on the left (River) side look for the big rock. Barney's Rubble is immediately across the street. XY crack is across the stree from the Eightmile CG entrance also on Icicle Creek Road. You may also want to search the site and perhaps buy a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 if you're willing to walk a little further, head up to the playground point (?) area above mad meadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormfighter6 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 If you want to walk a little head up to bathtub dome you can walk around the right side of that one. But there is a lot of stuff along the side of the of the road. I dont have my guide book at work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Little Bridge Creek Rock is top ropeable 5.7 and 5.8, but it is just a little scary walking to the anchors. Have someone belay you if you are not comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 playground point 5.0 thru 5.8, all easily topropeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 classic crack!!! drive to the top and walk downhill to the tr anchor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 classic crack!!! drive to the top and walk downhill to the tr anchor Or you can drive to the bottom and have your cooler of beer handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 classic crack!!! drive to the top and walk downhill to the tr anchor Or you can drive to the bottom and have your cooler of beer handy. sure if you want to run the risk of ruining access for all... Park on the street and walk the 1 minute downhill! I'm sure you can carry your cooler that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Funny, I don't think that I have ever gone to Eightmile rock and NOT seen a car parked there. No access issues yet. FYI - I usually camp at Eightmile CG and walk over when I'm too lazy to climb elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 just cause people park there doesn't mean it's ok. The locals who own land in the area (it is privately owned) have asked that climbers not park down there... Read your guide book! it would be a shame if we lost access because of a lazy few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMo Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 just cause people park there doesn't mean it's ok. The locals who own land in the area (it is privately owned) have asked that climbers not park down there... Read your guide book! it would be a shame if we lost access because of a lazy few. OK...not to be a dick but I've always been curious about something: Back in the day, in the years before way back when (up until the mid 60's when the road was widened & paved from the irrigation intake to Bridge Creek) the road remnant thru 8 mile CG, past the rock, & on up to Bridge Creek CG was THE Icicle road. If that right-of way was under government ownership or on a formal easment, and, if it has never been formally & legally vacated, then there would still be lawful public access along that road. Maybe when the weather someday goes to hell I'll research that if it's not already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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