ROCK 'N RATTLE (5.11c)
Rattlesnake Rock, Tumwater Canyon, Leavenworth
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Tim Wilson on Rock N' Rattle
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Rattlesnake Rock is one of those "secret" sport crags
that everybody knows about but few actually visit. Those
who suffer the horrible "trail" up the north slope of
Tumwater Canyon are in for a treat in the form of a
half-dozen steep, enjoyable sport routes, the best of which
is easily Rock n' Rattle, regarded by many who have climbed
it as the best sport route in the state. Maybe so.
The route features thin, technical face moves up to and
past an overhang on the right side of Rattlesnake Rock's
so-called sport wall, a colorful, lichen-streaked cliff
that may well be the best sport crag in the state, all things considered.
Rock 'n Rattle was originally protected with scary swedged
cable bolt hangers, but the route was retrobolted in 1996,
and is much less intimidating, so it should see plenty of
traffic in the coming years. It is the cover route on
Rock Climbing Washington, which has probably not
hurt its popularity. As for that trail, it is long overdue
for some rehabilitation work.
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First Ascent:
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Dean Hart, Randy Atkinson, 1987.
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Rack:
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Quick draws.
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Guidebook References:
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Rock Climbing Washington (Falcon Publishing 1999)
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