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Elevation: 4,000 ft
GPS: 36.66053, -114.01148
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Lime Kiln Canyon is a limestone sport climbing area located just east of Mesquite, NV across the border in Arizona. It is composed of three main sectors:

The Grail which has many long, single pitch climbs of high quality vertical to slightly overhanging rock. There are also a handful of multi-pitch routes. Mostly shady. This is by far the most popular of the Lime Kiln crags.

The Sacred Trust which has a selection of single pitch climbs as well as a few 5+ pitch routes. This wall doesn't have quite the quality of rock as The Grail but there are still some fantastic climbs and plenty of sunshine makes it good for colder days.

The Back Walls and Redbud Canyon are farther up and back in the canyon. These routes are mainly vertical and slightly slabby quality grey limestone where moderate grades abound.

Lime Kiln is best in the fall and spring. Winter is cold and summer is hot.

There is a pit toilet installed at the trailhead but bringing extra toilet paper isn't a bad idea due to the popularity of the area.

Getting There Suggest change

From I-15, take exit 120 or 122 for Mesquite and follow Mesquite Blvd (SR 144/NV-170) to Riverside Road (NV-170). Turn south on Riverside Road (NV-170) and follow it for 1.1 miles. Just after going over the Virgin River reset the odometer and immediately turn left onto White Rock Road. Drive approximately 0.3 mile on White Rock Road until it makes a sharp turn to the left. At this point continue going straight onto an unpaved road. This intersection is marked by a sign that says Lime Kiln 10 miles. Continue for 10.7 miles from the intersection of Riverside and White Rock. At 3.0 miles, keep left at the fork, continuing to a pull-off on the left at the start of the approach.

A quick 20 minute walk up the hill leads to The Grail or The Sacred Trust. Another 5-10 minutes leads to the Back Walls.

103 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lime Kiln Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 199
Homeostasis
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 291
Khaleesi
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 83
City Dweller (Cellar Dweller)
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 137
The Madness
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 97
Excalibur
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 264
Mesquiter
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 169
The Sadness
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 98
The Way of the Peaceful Bolter
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 95
The Serf
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 123
Vesper
Sport 2 pitches
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 65
Total Depravity
Sport 2 pitches
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 108
Mantis
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 64
Homo Faber
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 57
The Honeycomb
Sport
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 48
Hoarse Platitudes
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Homeostasis Grail
 199
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Khaleesi Grail
 291
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
City Dweller (Cellar Dweller) Back Walls
 83
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
The Madness Grail
 137
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Excalibur Grail
 97
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Mesquiter Grail
 264
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
The Sadness Grail
 169
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
The Way of the Peaceful Bolter Grail
 98
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
The Serf Grail
 95
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Vesper Grail
 123
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport 2 pitches
Total Depravity Grail
 65
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport 2 pitches
Mantis Grail
 108
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Homo Faber Grail
 64
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
The Honeycomb Grail
 57
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Hoarse Platitudes Grail
 48
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Sport
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