Tantalus Lookout Climbing

Last Updated: Sep, 2026
28
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Guide moderated by Peter Michaux & Marc Bourguignon
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DO NOT park nor access via the Swift Creek Forest Service Road due to private property concerns. Use the established trail from the highway parking via the yellow gate.

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19km North of town is a small valley of varied quality granite boulders with unique featured rock.

Park by the highway. DO NOT park nor access via the Swift Creek Forest Service Road due to private property concerns. From the highway parking walk through the yellow gate to hike up the steep decommissioned fire road trail (do not hike up the Swift Creek Forest Service Road). Near the top of the fire road there's a trailhead on the right side that cuts into the forest. Follow the established trail up the valley to access the talus. 
This digital Tantalus Lookout climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Tantalus Lookout days smoother, safer, and more dialed. 19km North of town is a small valley of varied quality granite boulders with unique featured rock. Park by the highway. DO NOT park nor access via the Swift Creek Forest Service Road due to private property concerns. From the highway parking walk through the yellow gate to hike up the steep decommissioned fire road trail (do not hike up the Swift Creek Forest Service Road). Near the top of the fire road there's a trailhead on the right side that cuts into the forest. Follow the established trail up the valley to access the talus.

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MARIE-ANDRÉE RACINE
@mountainmarie
Superficial v2
Perfect warmup with super good incuts.
★ 5(v2, Solid)
9.5.2026
MARIE-ANDRÉE RACINE
@mountainmarie
Trapezoid v4
Really fun holds with good texture. Lower feet was great beta for that first move
★ 4(v4, Solid)
9.5.2026
JESSICA WILKERSON
@CRUXandbeta
Trapezoid v4
Starting with a really low left foot on a small ledge made that first left hand move feel best
★ 3(v4, Solid)
9.5.2026
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