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Headlight Point, 5.6-510a

The Drive

Exit 38 is a quick drive up I-90 from Seattle. Only about 45 min from the lower queen anne neighborhood makes this a great location if you are short on time. Which, I seem to always be. Lately we have been coming here on Sunday's before work. Were usually only able to get a few routes in but it's better than nothing.

After passing North Bend on I-90 follow Exit 38. Take a right at the stop sign. The first parking lot on the right takes you to Amazonia, the 2nd parking lot is on the left hand side of the road right before a little creek. Take the trail on the other side of the road to reach Deception Crags. If you continue up the road a little further you will drive under the highway. On the other side of the highway is the parking lot for The Far Side. Hike the road and cross the river and follow the trail immediately after the far end of the bridge. Follow the trail that passes several underground cable signs to the climbing areas.

Headlight Point

Swerve 5.6*

This is the first climb that you reach at headlight point. It's really easy and not very interesting but I guess it could be a good warm-up. 3 bolts to a set of chains.

In the Middle Again 5.7*

This climb is right next to the previous one and it's about the same thing. 4 bolts.

Light Headed Again 5.7*

Another easy route but a little more interesting than the last two. 4 bolts to anchor.

Carnage Before Bedtime 5.10a***

This route only gets 1 star in the book but we loved it! The climb start under a large roof where you undercling and traverse to a great horizontal crack. Easy climbing to the top after you clear the roof. Very fun route.

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