28. D- Green Giant Buttress
Darrington, Washington

Climbing Type Grades Height Rock Type Quantity of Rock Cliff Aspect
Wall;Mixture/Slab Intermediate 1100 Granite Month

Development Number of Routes Season Ownership Camping Quality
Partial Summer US Forest Service Free ***

Directions:

Fr Darrington, drive S on Mtn Loop Hwy for ~3 mi. Go R (before Clear Creek CG) on FS 2060 ~6 mi to rd end. Hike trail up Copper Creek to Green Giant Buttress (~1 hr or 2 mi).

Notes:

One of Washington's most impressive walls. Lots of ancient 1/4' bolts, now being replaced with newer ones. Some 8-9 pitch routes.

Classics:

Dreamer IV 9, Fast Lane 11b/c

References:

Guidebook(s): Nelson/Potterfield's Selected Climbs in the Cascades, Beckey's Darrington And Index, Rock Climbing Guide, Smoot's Washington Rock Climbs, Beckey's Cascade Alpine Guide II

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