The 2025 Index Climbing Festival
The 2025 Index Climbing Festival
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to the stewardship day?
Wear close-toed shoes. Bring plenty of water and some snacks. If you have gardening tools -- loppers, shovels, basically anything that can be used in a blackberry onslaught, please bring them!
Where do we meet?
Meet at Doolittle Park in Index at 9 am. Donuts and coffee provided!
When is the next climbers festival?
The climbers festival will be back fall 2027! Stay tuned.
Where should I park?
Parking is available at the Wagon Wheel and Lower Town Wall parking lots along Reiter Road.
*Note: If you are parking on the side of Reiter Road, park on the right side of the road (in the direction of travel,) with all wheels off the pavement. Failure to do so may result in a parking ticket from Snohomish County.
If parking in town, refer to the parking map below.
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Do not block driveways, crosswalks, or businesses and respect ADA signage.
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On-street overnight camping is not permitted in town.
Where can I camp?
Camping is available at the Wagon Wheel along Reiter Road (map) and there is dispersed camping allowed on Forest Service land down Index Galena Road. Do your research to ensure you are not camping on private property! Respect fire restrictions and pack out your trash!
Overnight camping is not permitted within town limits.

