Goat Rocks Wilderness 8200'

Packwood, Washington

Climbing Type Grades Height Rock Type Quantity of Rock Cliff Aspect
Crag;Crack Mixed 450 Basalt Month North

Development Number of Routes Season Ownership Camping Quality
Undeveloped Summer US Forest Service Yes ***

Directions:

Just W of the town of White Pass on Hwy 12. S of rd. Complicated approaches. From E, via South Fork Tieton River to Conrad Falls. From W, start at Packwood on Hwy 12 and go S on FR 21 to Snowgrass Flat. Hike W to Goat Rocks Wilderness. Prominent formations include: Big Horn, Little Horn, Black Thumb, Goat Citadel, and Mt. Curtis Gilbert.

Notes:

Snowfields, glaciers, and pinnacle rocks are harbored in rugged terrain. An area of easy, but adventuresome mountaineering with glacier travel and minimal rock climbing involved to reach classic summit features.

Classics:

References:

Mazama ['56, '61]; Guidebook(s): Beckey's Cascade Alpine Guide (Columbia R)