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How far away are the local Portland crags? I'm a climber as well and have been thinking about moving to Portland. I know Smith Rocks is a few hours away. Is the

• cullenking 16y ago
  Since you are a trad climber, there are three great places real close. Broughton Bluff is in troutdale (just a couple mile drive) and has some great climbs: http://www.mountainproject.com/v/oregon/broughton_bluff/105788998 http://www.mountainproject.com/v/oregon/broughton_bluff/1057... Farside (Washington side of the gorge, 40 minute drive): http://www.mountainproject.com/v/washington/farside/106862529 http://www.mountainproject.com/v/washington/farside/10686252... And the infamous Beacon Rock (Washington side, 45-50 minute drive): http://www.mountainproject.com/v/washington/beacon_rock/105789001 http://www.mountainproject.com/v/washington/beacon_rock/1057... Beacon is great - trad only and a good set of locals. Broughton's has more douchebaggary going on, but it's trad only aside from 3 top rope routes. Farside is a locals joint as well, mostly trad but lots of toprope (rappel down, climb out).