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Elevation: 3,599 ft 1,097 m
GPS: 36.14664, -115.41914
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Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

Description Suggest change

Calico Basin has a wide variety of short trad and sport climbs. Calico Basin is a residential area, so climbers should be careful to avoid disturbing the people who live there. 

Getting There Suggest change

Drive west on Charleston. About 2 miles before you get to the main scenic loop road, there is a turnoff to the right for Calico Basin. It is clearly marked. Please obey all parking signs. Fines for illegal parking are a hefty $275!

503 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Calico Basin

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1,549
Big Bad Wolf
Sport 3 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 565
The Fox
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 573
Yin and Yang
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 324
Snagglepuss
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 1,088
Caustic Cock
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 180
Winter Heat
Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 587
Mr Choad's Wild Ride
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 132
Lunatic
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 316
Sunny and Steep
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 188
Synapse Collapse
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 387
Steep Thrills
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 254
Gimme Back My Bullets
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 178
The Prophet
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 142
New Wave Hookers
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 113
Hotline
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Big Bad Wolf Red Spring > Riding Hood Wall
 1,549
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 3 pitches
The Fox Red Spring > Fox Area
 565
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
Yin and Yang Kraft Mtn Area > Yin & Yang Cliff
 573
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
Snagglepuss Red Spring > Coco Crag
 324
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Caustic Cock Red Spring > Cannibal Crag
 1,088
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Winter Heat Kraft Mtn Area > Winter Heat Wall
 180
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Mr Choad's Wild Ride Kraft Mtn Area > Sunny & Steep
 587
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Lunatic Ash Spring > Ash Canyon > Fringe
 132
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Sunny and Steep Kraft Mtn Area > Sunny & Steep
 316
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Synapse Collapse Kraft Mtn Area > Cannabis Crag
 188
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Steep Thrills Kraft Mtn Area > Sunny & Steep
 387
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Gimme Back My Bullets Kraft Mtn Area > Sunny & Steep
 254
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
The Prophet Ash Spring > Alternative Crag
 178
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
New Wave Hookers Red Spring > Cannibal Crag
 142
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Hotline Ash Spring > Alternative Crag
 113
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
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