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Sandstone Quarry Rock Climbing

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Areas in Sandstone Quarry

Calico Hills Trail 12 / 71 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 83

Calico Tanks Area 3 / 41 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 44

Parking Lot Area 14 / 29 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 46

Trophy Area, The 1 / 52 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 53

Wake Up Wall Area 5 / 69 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 74

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Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste Details

WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS DURING OR AFTER RAIN. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor. These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out. Consider bringing one to be part of your daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

Named after the quarry adjacent to the parking lot that was briefly operated from 1905 to 1912, this area is now better known as a popular hiking and climbing destination. This area has the highest concentration of 5.12 to 5.14 sport climbs in Red Rock, though there are plenty of easier climbs as well.

There is more parking than Second Pullout (Calico II) but less than First Pullout (Calico I). On busy days, the lot will fill up and on rare occasions the gate at the front of the lot may even be temporarily closed.

Getting There

Park at the Sandstone Quarry parking lot, a little way past the second pullout, about two and a half miles along the loop road.

If the lot is full or the gate is closed, it is possible to park at the next pullout, the High Point Overlook, and walk back along the road until meeting up with the Grand Circle Loop trail and continuing along this trail to the quarry. This adds an extra mile on relatively mild terrain to the approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sandstone Quarry

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 107 ● Chrysler Crack Trad Parking Lot Area > Sandy Corridor > Chrysler Crack Buttress
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 242 ● Flameblower Sport Calico Hills Trail > Stratocaster Area
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 560 ● Under the Boardwalk Sport Calico Hills Trail > Pier
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 286 ● Marshall Amp Sport Calico Hills Trail > Stratocaster Area
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 136 ● When the Cat's Away Sport Calico Tanks Area > Holiday Wall
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 315 ● Running Man Sport Calico Hills Trail > Running Man Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 282 ● Sonic Youth Sport Wake Up Wall Area > Sonic Youth Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 229 ● Native Son Sport Wake Up Wall Area > Wake-Up Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 115 ● Stratocaster Sport Calico Hills Trail > Stratocaster Area
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 169 ● Pain Check Sport Wake Up Wall Area > Wake-Up Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 109 ● Agent Orange Sport Wake Up Wall Area > Sonic Youth Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 231 ● Keep Your Powder Dry Sport Trophy Area > Trophy Wall
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 142 ● Sound of Power Sport Parking Lot Area > Front Corridor > Left Wall
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c 49 ● Ambushed Sport Trophy Area > Secret 13 Wall
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c 58 ● Monster Skank Sport Parking Lot Area > Front Corridor > Left Wall