Skinner Butte Columns - Eugene, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
N 44° 03.500 W 123° 05.753
10T E 492320 N 4878355
This is rock climbing inside the city limits. A convenient location for learning how to climb. Parking is available at the base of columns.
Waymark Code: WM7VH1
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
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This location is just a few blocks from the Crux Rock Gym and REI. Rock climbing classes are offered from various sources at this location.

"Small toproping/trad climbing area. It isn't very extensive, but it sure is convenient. A 45' columnar basalt cliff that has seen climbing since the 1940's. An abundance of approximately "~70" variations of crack climbs from 5.6 to 5.13a, mostly about 5.8-5.10." Source: Rockclimbing.com

A little known fact regarding this location is that the columns were exposed when the area was used as a quarry by the City of Eugene's founding father Eugene Skinner. Many of the older homes in Eugene have foundations that were made using the basalt from this site.

Number of named routes: 20-50

Approximate height of the cliff: 45

Website: [Web Link]

Park Website: [Web Link]

Type of climbing: Top Rope & Trad Lead (gear)

Toprope Anchors: Bolts

Range of difficulty: 5.6 to 5.13a

Parking Coordinates: N 44° 03.500 W 123° 05.753

Public Viewpoint: N 44° 03.500 W 123° 05.753

Is there camping or a hotel nearby?: yes
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