The Lyle Tunnel Crag is a minor rock formation viable as a climbing stop over if you are on your way to greater destinations for the day or if you are on a Gorge marathon climbing tour. An hour or two and you can ascend virtually all the rock climbs at this crag. The bluff faces directly south and tends to be a warm sunny site from mid-morning onward and is conducive to year-round climbing. The small 40’ tall rock bluff with featured pockets that provide good hand and foot holds as well as pro placements.

For Directions and Beta: see the Gorge Rock chapter in the Northwest Oregon Rock guidebook.

Services: The nearest gas station is in The Dalles, Oregon.

Amenities: The city of The Dalles has it all, from grocery stores, restaurants, fast-food eateries, and a few evening bars. Or drive west to the small community of Bingen/White Salmon to attain your goods.

Camping and Lodging: Columbia Hills State Park (Horsethief Lake) is a popular fee camping site. Spearfish lake area (just north of the dam) has unimproved camping viability. Lodging is available at The Dalles, Bingen/White Salmon, or in Hood River. You can find some minor roadside free camping options by travelling up one of the minor roads away from the Gorge.

Administrative Agency: This site is on land managed by Washington DOT.

Seasonal Factors: Available for rock climbing 12-months of the year, but it is better to hit the crag in the Fall-Winter-Spring seasons. This is a low elevation site with a sunny south-facing aspect.

Road access conditions: State Route 14 is paved, and there is adequate pullout space to park your vehicle.