93. Horsethief Butte
The Dalles, OR, Washington

Climbing Type Grades Height Rock Type Quantity of Rock Cliff Aspect
Mixed;Face/Crack Mixed-Intermediate 150 Basalt Week Mixed

Development Number of Routes Season Ownership Camping Quality
Developed Spring/Autumn StatePark Pay/Free ***

Directions:

Fr The Dalles, OR; drive 3 mi N across Columbia R. Go 2.5 mi E on Hwy 14 to small bridge. After crossing small bridge, park on L (or at state park historical marker to W). Hike path S to hidden ampitheatre in Horsethief Butte.

Notes:

Mostly 40' topropes and bouldering. Teaching area. Nice mid-winter area because of its reprieve from Portland rains. The area is above Horsethief State Park. Camping is available at the park, not at climbing area.

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References:

OB 23(10/75); Guidebook(s): Portland Rock Climbs, Jones, Oregon Rock