Directions:

Fr Leavenworth, go 5 mi E on Hwy 2 to Hwy 97. Take Hwy 97 S to Swauk Pass. Swauk Pinnacles are ~2 mi W of pass. Approach via FS7340 for N areas - Northarctus Rock (30 min) or 7324 (Scotty Creek Rd) to 7234-500 for S areas - Sphinx / Red Dike / Sentinel.

Notes:

Sandstone spires similar to Peshastin Pinnacles, but higher, hence cooler, elevation and much further from the nearest tavern. Though routes are established, mostly poor rock? Bring water - hot in summer. Primitive camping or established USFS sites at Swauk or Tronsen CG's. K. Dwight writes, "With the obvious lack of attention over the years, anyone who puts forth the effort to climb the sandstone mayhem available in this desert alpine setting, will surely be disappointed. Plagued by 1/4" hardware store bolts and a nasty tendency to exfoliate major portions of existing climbs, the area will appeal to only a special breed. The previous two star rating is far over stated, and this area deserves a Black Hole rating because it indeed sucks the lime light from such nearby areas as Leavenworth and Vantage.

Classics:

Northarctus Rock

References:

RNR.com Add/Update K. Dwight 7/98; C 114(6/89)-24