Larch Mountain Boulders
A quality bouldering site in close proximity to Vancouver and Portland.
InformationAt present the site has over 100 boulder problems (VB-V9), and potential for higher ratings.
The rock type is peripheral heat altered by the nearby granodiorite silver star pluton. Numerous hi-ball lines, but many fun run problems on modest height lines ranging from 8' to 12' tall. The upper Wild West Knoll is the prime zone of interest, but also the Leavenworth stone is a superb attraction. Seasonal factors: Its viable from May through October for certain, but on minimal snow winters its feasible to boulder at LMB even into the winter months. Road factors: Paved road north of Camas, WA until you reach the end of the residential areas, then maintained gravel roads for another several miles to the site. Some sections of road are a bit rough on city street tires (but its still feasible with 2WD vehicles). East Yellow Gate: Road L-1000, though gravel gets you to the east yellow gate. Its best to park here, and walk uphill to the Wild West Butte formation. An AWD vehicle can get up the steep grade (if the gate is open). |
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Directions
From Camas, WA
- Go north on State 500 road, and drive east at Fern Prairie store.
- Go north on Livingston Road for several miles to a road split at the top of the hill.
- Take the right onto a gravel road (L1000) for 2 miles to a 4-way junction.
- Turn right and go uphill (east) on gravel road L1500 for 1 mile to a place where L1500 road veers abruptly right at a yellow gate (aka "the west yellow gate").
- Continue on a relatively flat stretch of gravel road for two miles to the East Yellow Gate.
- Park here and walk uphill on a gated road 1/4 mile to the Wild West knoll formation.
Recommendations
- It is recommended that you bring 1-2 crash pads for most of the common problems.
- Cell phone reception is good.
- There can be noise from target practice as there are some quarry sites nearby.