Broughton is an awesome basalt crag, made all the better by being so accessible from portland. There are many styles of climbing.

Most routes, even if they have some bolts, require a few pieces of trad gear to be safe. This is simply how the local ethic developed here: bolts were only added in the absence of natural gear.

If this sounds scary, rest assured no one is trying to sandbag you! The route descriptions on mountain project, for example, clearly make the distinction. And, even if the route winds up being spicy, well, at least the anchors are always bomber!

Within the Lewis and Clark Recreation Sites, sits Broughton bluff which is erched majestically along the eastern shore of the Sandy River is a rock climbing paradise that has provided years of enjoyment for all who visit.

This very unusual steep walled crag, with its close proximity to the city of Portland, is one of the best local crags to offer an excellent variety of climbing opportunities for every rock climber.

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From the main parking lot at the Lewis & Clark State Recreation Site, walk south along a gravel path to the base of the steep hillside, then up the climber maintained zigzag path. This trail angles around onto the south slope then continues up to meet the cliff base near the south edge of the Hanging Gardens Wall. The trail to the right quickly leads to the Red Wall, while the left path meanders along the base of Hanging Gardens Wall.