Description:

Creekside is the first cliff that you will see as you walk into cougar canyon, and is ideally situated as it is home to some of the area's better beginner climbs. Routes are generally short but fun, and there is a good mix of gear and sport climbs. Also, this is one of the only grags in Cougar where all of the climbs are accessible from the top, making it ideal for top-roping and teaching. Trust the Jugs and JBird are standout routes at this crag.

Directions / Travel Info:

At the junction between climbing trail and the lookout trail, take the left branch into the canyon, and then immediately take your next right into the mouth of the canyon. The trail descends a small embankment and then continues through a stand of trees alongside a creek. Follow this trail for 100m from the upper junction and the cliff will be on the right. Approach Time: 15 minutes roughly.