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Windy Peak Rock Climbing

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Areas in Windy Peak

Attic, The 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Breezy Wall 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

East Face 11 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Gluten Free Boulder 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

North Face 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

South Face 14 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 14

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Elevation:	6,128 ft	1,868 m
GPS:	36.02106, -115.46955 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details

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 dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, 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 kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).

Description

Windy Canyon is the place to go to get away from it all. No crowds, no parking issues, and some excellent moderate long routes with a bit of a backcountry feel.

Getting There

Windy Canyon is located a couple canyons south of Black Velvet Canyon (Mud Spring Canyon is in between). From the 159/160 intersection, head west on 160 for around 5.5 miles and make a right on an unassuming dirt road. Take the first left and go about 0.3 mile and make a right. Then go north on the most obvious road, avoiding side paths for about 0.4 mile and park where you can see Windy Canyon off to the NNW. Takes between 90 minutes and two hours to hoof up into the canyon to the climbs.

33 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Windy Peak

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 33 ● Jackass Flats Trad E Face
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13 17 ● Blockade Runner Trad E Face
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 361 ● Jubilant Song Trad 8 pitches S Face
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 77 ● Diet Delight Trad 3 pitches E Face
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 6 ● The Free Crack Trad E Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 69 ● Hot Fudge Thursday Trad 6 pitches S Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Joanne of Arch Trad 4 pitches S Face
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 20 ● Western Swing Trad 8 pitches S Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 7 ● The Aid Crack Trad E Face
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 6 ● The Lovely Bones Trad 3 pitches E Face