Cigar Rock

[billcoe]

Anyone been on it since it's FA in 1953? a "Climbing Guide to Oregon" guidebook, 1975 version, P43, says it's by Cape Horn on the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge. 13.5 mi past Camas approach is from road opposite junction of Wa. Hwy 140, go 1.6 mi to RR and park. Hike west to the tunnel and drop down to the beach.

 

 

Cigar Rock is the prominent pinnacle which stands out from the wall 500 feet west.

[fgw]

We hiked down last winter just to have a looksee at it. Tim Olson has some nice info. on the route(s) on it in his new Gorge climbs book. Looks like a fun outing - makes me think of Lost Arrow spire...just a little smaller and probably not as solid

 

[billcoe]

Nice picture. I was thinking that you'd be lusting on it if you hadn't done it yet Radek! We should get 'er done and hike that thing someday.

[fgw]

Hi Bill, would love to give it a shot sometime this winter. If you don't nail it before, would be great to join forces (though I did promise my wife that st. petes was my choss retirement party )