Deer Leap Climbing Area
Deer Leap is a large andesitic columnar rock formation visible from Toketee Schoolhouse above the North Umpqua River. There is one established climb on Deer Leap (III, 5.9, A1). The route is protected with fixed anchors and belays. There are no chains at belays, and there is a short 30-foot section of ¼ inch aid climbing though a band of choss. This route has only had one ascent.
General Information
- WARNING: Climbers can encounter rock fall hazards on the first two pitches, particularly in the spring when differences between day and night temperatures are high and thermal expansion is the greatest.
- A minimum of 2 ropes per party is encouraged, as pitches will generally average 150 feet in length.
- The route up Deer Leap is not straight up and down, therefore bailing would require some down climbing to get off the rock in an emergency.
- Belays have fixed anchors but there are no chains for rappels.
- There are no wildlife seasonal restrictions at Deer Leap.
- Rock Climbing Western Oregon, volume 2 Umpqua by Greg Orton. Mountain N’ Air Publishing
Address: 18782 North Umpqua Highway Glide, OR 97443
Phone: 541-496-3532
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Roseburg, Oregon take OR-138 East / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.
Hike in approximately 0.5 mile from the end of Forest Road 3402-155 or hike in from Forest Road 3400-016 which is approximately 1.5 miles. Forest Road 3400-016 is closed to driving with a locked gate.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
