Acker Rock is a ridge-like formation that towers 3000 feet above the South Umpqua and Buckeye Creek valleys in Oregon's southern Cascades. Acker Rock is a large, coarse-textured, shallow intrusive, quartz latite volcanic plug found deep in Oregon's Umpqua National forest, which provides a unique opportunity for adventure climbing in a remote setting. The summit is home to the historic Acker Rock Lookout, which is still used for fire spotting. Generally it is available for rent from August 1 through November according to the Umpqua Nat'l Forest website.

Eagles Dare (grade II, S 5.9, PG/PG-13) is an eight pitch sport alpine adventure route that directly ascends the west face of Acker Rock.

Activity Notes

Please look at grade before applying. Also should be proficient in multipitch. We will try and get multiple routes done, so efficiency would be key. Folks without good experience would not be selected.
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 253 miles
Driving Time from Portland 5 hours
Distance - Round Trip 3 miles
Interesting Features Fire Lookout
Relevant Books Rock Climbing Western Oregon Vol 2: The Umpqua by Greg Orton
Relevant Maps http://www.mytopo.com/maps/?lat=43.05300&lon=-122.64400&z=15
Useful Links GPS Track New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows. Map New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows.
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