MTNEER Posted August 9, 2004 Posted August 9, 2004 (edited) Hi All, Ann & I went to the Jefferson Lake area this past weekend. Saturday was pretty damp so we worked on mapping and cataloging the Jefferson Lake boulder field. Sunday was clear and warm so we worked on Jefferson Creek Wall. The “in progress” route on the central wall was still too wet to finish, so looking around, we noted that there were several other lines that we could do and were dry. We chose one on the SE spur, and did it onsight, cleaning and bolting on lead. There could be several more pitches but none as steep. Information about this area below. Jefferson Lake Area The Jefferson Lake area offers something for a variety of climbing styles. Just before the Lake there is an interesting and fun boulder field. Just after the lake, and beside Jefferson Creek is a cliff that offers some pleasant climbs. Just above this and around the corner is the astonishing and intimidating north face of Mt Washington. Road Log in miles 0 Junction of US 101 and USFS 25 (Hamma Hamma Recreation Area) 6.45 Junction of USFS 25 and USFS 2480 8.65 Junction of USFS 2480 and USFS 2401 10.1 Undeveloped basalt rocks with interesting side canyon 10.4 Undeveloped rock with white side canyon cliffs 12.7 Half Loaf Rock (undeveloped) 14.8 Boulder Field 15.3 Jefferson Lake 17.0 Jefferson Creek Wall Access: From US 101 follow the Hamma Hamma River road USFS 25 to the USFS 2480. Turn sharply left onto the gravel USFS 2480 road. In 2.2 mi. turn right onto USFS 2410. All the sites are at the road side on 2410. Jefferson Lake Boulder Field Surprisingly little development of this boulder field has been done. There are eight large boulders and several smaller ones. Not all of the boulders are appropriate for crash pad use and so a few boulders have bolts in place. All boulders have an easy walk off/down climb. Boulders are listed from the northeast to the southwest. Red Head - Enjoyable south face. Easy down climb on SW corner. One bolt. The Prow - Hard east face, easier northwest corner. Walk off south. Flat top. Two bolts in place. Amphitheater - Impressive west face. Easy access to top from the east. One bolt. Spear - Nice West face. North side easy. Road House - Right beside the road on the north side. South face has many options. Walk off north side. One bolt Sleeper - Beside the road on south side. Doesn’t look like much but overhung SW face has some very hard possibilities. Imperial Cruiser - West face holds some classic boulder routes. NW face has possibilities but needs cleaning, South face generally easy. Access/down climb behind trees on SE Corner. Needs bolts. Yoda - Large flat top, hard west face. Walk off north. Jefferson Creek Wall Jefferson Creek Wall is a semicircular, pillow basalt wall, incised into the end of a rocky ridge. The two arms of the semicircle form the SE & NE spur ridges. The south side of the ridge offers even more walls. Trad protection is rare in the Central Wall area, so most routes will be sport climbing. There is a large boulder just south of the wall. Central Wall Route in progress SE Spur Blood for Oil - 5.7+, 7 clips & chains. Start climbing just to the left of the point where the SE Spur comes closest to the road. A series of small ledges take you to an alcove just to the right of a prominent knob. Chains are located here. NE Spur Good lines - no routes yet. Edited August 9, 2004 by MTNEER Quote
specialed Posted August 9, 2004 Posted August 9, 2004 This place in southern Washington or what? Quote
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