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Baker Crags
Glacier, Washington
| Climbing Type |
Grades |
Height |
Rock Type |
Quantity of Rock |
Cliff Aspect |
| Sport Crag |
Intermediate |
30180 |
Conglomerate |
Day |
South |
| Development |
Number of Routes |
Season |
Ownership |
Camping |
Quality |
| Minimal |
27 |
Summer |
US Forest Service |
None |
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Directions:
From Bellingham at I-5, take the Sunset Rd/Hwy 542 Exit East. Follow Hwy
542 pastthe town of Maple Falls (last stop for gas) to the smaller town of
Glacier. BakerCrags are at one-half mile past mile marker 33 on the North
(left) side of the road.Parking is available 200 ft. further up on the right.
Notes:
The routes start at the intermediate level, 5.9, and go up to Expert, 5.12.
Some of the climbs stay dry all year (a true blessing in NW Washington)due to
the overhanging rock in cerain areas. A guide to Baker Crags and other areas
near Bellingham can be purchased at the "Great Adventure" in Bellingham, or
send $13.50 + $3.00 shipping to: Jason Henrie Cory Bennet, 515 E. Myrtle #4,
Bellingham, WA 98225. CHECK IT OUT!
Classics:
Cobblestone Wall: Mean Streak 5.9 (8 Bolts/75'), Warts 5.10a (9 Bolts/75'),
Speaking Spanish 5.8 (9 Bolts/75'), Big Daddy Wall: Learning to Fly 5.11a (2
pitches/bolted/180'), Go Go Gadget 5.11b (5 Bolts/35'), Across the House 5.11d
(6 Bolts/45'), Super Bad 5.11d (6 Bolts/65'), The Pump House: Shorty 5.12c (5
Bolts/30')
References:
RNR.com Additions 11/97
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