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The Bad and the Ugly

natural crag in Washington. Check officially sourced parking.

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Access, closures, permits & safety

Access

Take the Butte approach to the Rump and identify Bad & the Ugly.

Parking

Park only in a legal Middle Fork Road pullout or designated trailhead; leave gates and the road clear.

Closures

Active route development may temporarily cordon individual wall bases; never enter signed or taped fall zones.

Permits & access rules

The climbing guide describes this Butte as open, with development in progress; respect all posted signs and taped fall zones.

Safety

Stay out of developer fall zones, verify anchors and keep a helmet on at the cliff base.

Closures and permit rules can change without notice. Recheck the official land manager before departure.

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Visit information and facilities

Editorially reviewedVerification sources 2Last checked 2026-10-04

Available facilities

  • ✓ Parking

Access, permits, seasonal closures and parking conditions can change.

Address
Washington, United States
Climbing styles
natural crag

About this crag

The Bad and the Ugly is a Rump sub-wall on Stegosaurus Butte with multi-pitch trad routes.

Recommended equipment

Bring equipment appropriate to the climbing style and local conditions. A helmet is strongly recommended.

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