Exit 38

The Approach

After taking Exit 38 off of I-90 you continue past Deception Crags and back under the highway to the large parking lot. Hike up the road and jump the road barrier right after the bridge. Continue hiking up the trail past the Gritstone area. After about 10 minutes take a right into the forest and follow the trail to Headlight point.

The Climbs

Swerve 5.6*

The first route encountered when you reach the rock. Easy climbing with 3 bolts to chains. I climbed it in my 5.10 approach shoes to see how well they handle on mid 5th class rock. They worked out great!

Lacey following Swerve.

In The Middle Again 5.7*

The next climb which is about the same but has a harder move near the top. 4 clips to the chains.

Light-Headed Again 5.7*

Starting to get a little better but still pretty easy. You have to follow the bolts perfectly to make it 5.7 otherwise it is easy. 4 bolts to the chains.

Nocturnal Remission 5.8**

Much better than the previous couple of routes. Fun climbing with good holds. 6 clips to chains.

Carnage Before Bedtime 5.10a*

This is my favorite climb that I have done hear so far. Fun traverse to get over the roof followed by easy climbing to the top. 6 bolts to the chains.

Eating Dust 5.6*

Pretty bad route. We climbed it to reach the second pitch.

Insomniac 5.8**

Pretty fun route! It was very windy so it felt like an alpine climb. Follows an arete to the top. I belayed under the roof on a very uncomfortable spot. 10 clips to get to the chains. 2 rappels to get to the bottom.

Lacey climbing Insomniac.

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Headlight Point Crags