Hard routes on Chimacum Rock?

[RJRiha]

I finally ventured out to check out the notorious choss pile known as Chimacum Rock. I was surprised at the pocketed face on the far side of the rock. There were about 6 routes that went up this severely overhanging face on what appeared to be quite solid rock. All routes looked VERY hard (5.12-5.13+?). Does anyone know about these? Looks like someone is pulling hard out here.

[Sherri]

Last I heard was that the place was off-limits due to access issues. Not sure about the current status; would be interesting to hear what's up w/that(not that I'd be pulling .12's and .13's even if it were open ).

[RJRiha]

I didn't know there was any access issue associated with that place. There are no signs indicating such. And there is evidence of recent climbing (chalk on holds).

[Sherri]

This could explain the some of the recent chalk...

http://davidklayton.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/the-big-rock/

 

 

Others here have more knowledge of the history of the access issues(it was on private land and closed off before I ever got a chance to personally check it out). A couple years ago, attempts were being made to turn it into a protected native american site(Tamanawas Rock Sanctuary) but not sure if that ever went through. I knew the guy heading up the organization and the red tape was running a lot thicker than the money.

 

Haven't heard anything about the place since, so I was interested when you brought it up.