Smith Rock Get Away

Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park is one of our favorite places to climb and one of the best spring and fall rock climbing destinations in the Pacific Northwest. When much of Washington and the Northwest is still cool and wet, Smith Rock often offers ideal climbing conditions, particularly in April–May and October–November.

Famous for its welded tuff, Smith Rock offers an incredible variety of climbing on huecos, pockets, edges, and nubbins, with routes ranging from beginner-friendly single-pitch climbs to classic multi-pitch adventures. Washington Alpine Guides specializes in private Smith Rock climbing instruction, customized climbing courses, and guided multi-pitch climbing.

With scenic camping at the park, nearby vacation rentals, and hundreds of routes to choose from, Smith Rock is perfect for a multi-day climbing getaway. Whether you want to improve your trad climbing, learn multi-pitch systems, practice climbing self-rescue, or simply climb classic Smith Rock routes, we can customize the trip around your experience and goals.

Favorite Multi-Pitch Climbs

Smith Rock has an incredible selection of classic multi-pitch climbs for nearly every ability level. Some of our favorite routes for guided climbing at Smith Rock State Park include:

• Moscow – 5.6, 4 pitches – A classic moderate traditional climb on the Red Wall with varied climbing and a memorable upper dihedral.

• Super Slab – 5.6, 3 pitches – A Smith Rock classic and an excellent moderate multipitch traditional route.

• Spiderman – 5.7, 3 pitches – One of Smith Rock’s most popular moderate traditional climbs, featuring varied and enjoyable climbing.

• First Kiss – 5.7, 5 pitches – Fun, approachable multipitch sport climbing and a great introduction to longer routes at Smith Rock.

• Round River Direct – 5.7+, 3 pitches – An enjoyable multipitch route on Koala Rock with fun climbing, great position, and outstanding views.

• West Face Variation to the Pioneer Route – 5.8 C0, 5 pitches – An unforgettable adventure leading to the summit of the iconic Monkey Face.

• Marsupial Traverse – 5.8, approximately 10 pitches – A long, adventurous traverse featuring moderate climbing, incredible position, and spectacular views.

• Voyage of the Cowdog – 5.8+, 3 pitches – Excellent and varied multipitch sport climbing in a beautiful setting.

• Wherever I May Roam – 5.9, 5 pitches – One of Smith Rock’s most popular multipitch sport routes, with excellent face climbing and incredible exposure.

• Dirty Pinkos – 5.9+, 4 pitches – A longer sport-climbing adventure on the Red Wall with sustained, engaging movement.

• French Kiss – 5.10a – A steeper and more challenging multipitch sport route that offers a natural progression from First Kiss.

• Zebra to Zion – 5.10a/b, 4 pitches – One of the quintessential Smith Rock traditional multipitch combinations and a true area classic.

• Thin Air – 5.10b, 3 pitches – A really fun multipitch route in the Marsupials and another excellent option as we begin increasing the difficulty.

• Lost in Space – 5.10b/c – Another excellent Smith Rock multipitch option if we’re feeling good and want to push the difficulty a little further.

Whether you're looking for your first multi-pitch climb, want to improve your systems and efficiency, or simply want to climb some of the best routes at Smith Rock, we can customize each trip around your experience, ability, and goals.