55. Tum Tum Canyon & Painted (Pictograph) Rocks
Tumtum, Washington

Climbing Type Grades Height Rock Type Quantity of Rock Cliff Aspect
Crag;Mixture Mixed 200 Granite Month+ South

Development Number of Routes Season Ownership Camping Quality
Developed Spring/Autumn Government/Private Pay ***

Directions:

Fr Spokane, drive 30 min W on Hwy 291 past town of Tum Tum. Continue W to Tum Tum Canyon, turn R (sharp diagonal) at houses. And just beyond (5.8 mi from town) is Indian Painted Rocks before Corkscrew Canyon Rd.

Notes:

Steep, overhanging granite for pump prospecting. Scenic recreational lake area.

Classics:

U Name It 6, R.H.Factor 8, Pygmalion 9, Slim Line 10, Smooth Move 10, Lightening Line 11, Battle Star Galactica 11+

References:

C 102(6/87)-22; Guidebook(s): Loomis's A Guide to Rock Climbing in the Spokane Area