All Locations > Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks

Willow Spring Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Willow Spring

Bathroom Overlook TR 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Case Face, The 12 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 14

Children's Crag 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Divided Sky Peak 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Gold Digger Slab 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Goodman Peak 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Graduate Cliff 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Hidden Falls Wall 4 / 4 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

Higher Learning Wall - Goodman Peak 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Lost And Found Crag 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Lost Creek Canyon 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Lost Creek Lower Tier 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

Midway Crag 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Mossy Ledges Area 15 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16

Mother's Crag 6 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Outhouse Wall 8 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

Owl, The 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Ragged Edges Area 26 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 26

Rubric, The 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Smitty's Caterpillar 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Upper Case 12 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 12

Willow Springs South 29 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 30

Explore this area in 3D

Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.

Elevation:	4,456 ft	1,358 m
GPS:	36.15739, -115.49384 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	330,276 total · 1,217/month
Shared By:	Mike Morley on Feb 16, 2004 · Updates
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

See Weather Forecast

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

Willow Springs is located roughly seven miles (about halfway) along the loop road. The area hosts several single pitch traditional climbs of very good quality. The approaches are generally short and easy. One can find climbs ranging 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. Some multi pitch routes can be found on the tier above Lost Creek. There is quality bouldering in the area too (Willow Spring Boulders). This area has an abundance of short accessible hikes and a Children’s Discovery Trail. Please set a good example for all those spectators.

Recommended routes:

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.

174 Total Climbs

Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Location:	Willow Spring Change
Type:	to Trad Sport Toprope
Quality:
Pitches:
Sort by:	then:

Classic Climbing Routes at Willow Spring

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

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 369 ● Tonto Trad Ragged Edges Area
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 246 ● Crooked Crack Trad Ragged Edges Area
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 210 ● Peaches Trad Children's Crag
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 94 ● Chocolate Tranquility Fountain Trad Willow Springs South
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 123 ● Pillar Talk Trad 2 pitches Willow Springs South
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 676 ● Ragged Edges Trad 2 pitches Ragged Edges Area
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 240 ● Black Track Trad Hidden Falls Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 95 ● Nadia's Nine Trad 2 pitches Willow Springs South
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 145 ● Sole Slasher Sport Hidden Falls Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 134 ● Kemosabe Trad Ragged Edges Area
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 352 ● Plan F - Early Exit Trad Ragged Edges Area
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R 240 ● Chicken Eruptus Trad Ragged Edges Area
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 76 ● The Graduate Trad Graduate Cliff
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 194 ● Left Out Trad Hidden Falls Wall
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 88 ● Plan F Trad Ragged Edges Area