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A quality bouldering site located at the entrance to the Columbia River Gorge.
Information
At present the site has over 250 boulder problems (VB-V9), with potential for more problems and higher grades.
The rock type is basaltic with a few conglomerate stones hear and there. The boulders originate from the cliff ban above and south of the stones.
Seasonal factors:
Its viable all year around as long as the rock is dry. Shade is prevalent in the summer to keep things a bit cooler.
Parking factors:
Free parking is available at the parking lot for Lewis and Clark state park. Winter and summer hours varies so check posted times at gate.
Lewis & Clark 400 Trail:
The trail to the boulders is the Lewis and Clark 400 trail. The first boulders start at about 1/2 mile from the parking area and continue in clusters till about the 2 mile mark where large BPA power lines cross the trail. Hiking times can be 15 minutes to 45 minutes depending on which cluster of boulders you hike to.
The rock type is basaltic with a few conglomerate stones hear and there. The boulders originate from the cliff ban above and south of the stones.
Seasonal factors:
Its viable all year around as long as the rock is dry. Shade is prevalent in the summer to keep things a bit cooler.
Parking factors:
Free parking is available at the parking lot for Lewis and Clark state park. Winter and summer hours varies so check posted times at gate.
Lewis & Clark 400 Trail:
The trail to the boulders is the Lewis and Clark 400 trail. The first boulders start at about 1/2 mile from the parking area and continue in clusters till about the 2 mile mark where large BPA power lines cross the trail. Hiking times can be 15 minutes to 45 minutes depending on which cluster of boulders you hike to.
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Directions
From Down Town Portland, OR
- Go east on I-84-E 15 miles.
- Take exit 18 toward Lewis & Clark State Park.
- Turn left and cross under the rail road tracks turning left into the park entrance just after the tracks.
- Park in the Lewis & Clark state park parking lot and hike the Lewis & Clark 400 trail to the boulders.
Recommendations
- It is recommended that you bring 1-2 crash pads for most of the common problems.
- Cell phone reception is good.
- Long pants are recommend in spring and summer.