Willow Spring

Peruvian Flake. 1980. Photo by Blitzo.

Description 

Willow Springs is located roughly seven miles along the loop road. It is host to several single pitch traditional climbs of very good quality. The approaches are generally short and easy. One can find climbs from 5.6 to 5.11 in the area. Some of the climbs are shaded most of the year making them a good early outing to beat the summer heat. The parking is limited and it can get crowded on weekends with good weather. There are outhouses at Lost Creek parking lot and Willow Springs picnic area. The presence of Indian rock art is one of the draws to the area. Please respect these historical markings and do not climb anywhere they are present. Recommended routes are “Ragged Edges” “Little Big Horn” “Black Track” “Left Out”. Some multi pitch routes can be found on the tier above Lost Creek. There are some quality boulders in the picnic area too. This area has an abundance of short accessible hikes and a children’s discovery trail. Please set a good example for all those spectators.

Getting There 

Drive about 7.5 miles into the scenic loop, then turn right on the paved two-way road leading into the Willow Spring area. Park soon for routes in the southern part, or continue farther in for climbs back near Ragged Edges.

Featured Route For Willow Spring

Ragged Edges 5.8  NV : Red Rock : Ragged Edges Area

The classic trad route of Willow Springs. This route faces NE and can be cold, it is shady most of the day. Last time I led this I kinda forgot about all the wide sections and got a bit nervous on the runouts. It is quite commonly led with nothing bigger than a #4 Camalot (or less), for which it should probably be considered to have an "S" rating.If you don't have big gear you can just do the first (short) pitch and rap from bolts. Be c...[more]

Add Photo Photos of Willow Spring

Young Lynn Hill playing at Willow Spring. Photo by...	Bouldering at Willow Spring. 1980. Photo by Blitzo...	More bouldering at Willow Spring. Photo by Blitzo.
John Long top roping 5.11 in tennis shoes. 1981. P...	Ice at Hidden Falls. Photo by Blitzo.	Petroglyphs. Photo by Blitzo.
Indian Hands-pictographs. Photo by Blitzo.	Lynn Hill bouldering at Willow Spring, 1980. Photo...	BETA PHOTO: Beautiful Willow Springs, Case Face area.
An undisclosed location above Willow Spring