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Moderate Mecca Rock Climbing

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Areas in Moderate Mecca

Lower Tier 2 / 3 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Upper Tier 27 / 5 / 12 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 37

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Elevation:	3,761 ft	1,146 m
GPS:	36.14212, -115.42055 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Peter Gram on Feb 17, 2004 · Updates
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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

Moderate Mecca is just that - a mecca of many easy to moderate crack climbs. The climbing has quick access, straight-forward descents, and usually good pro. The face is sunny and warm, so it is well suited for colder days.

Getting There

Take highway 159 to Calico Basin road. This is the first major road east of the main Red Rocks park. Follow this road to a T intersection, then take a left and park at the picnic area at the end of the road.

Hike south on a path uphill. Then descend a short ways until it is possible to contour around to your right (west). This is the Moderate Mecca. The routes all start from this ledge system, which has cliffs below and above.

43 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Moderate Mecca

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

C1+ 6 ● Not So Smart Aid Upper Tier
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 264 ● Abbey Road Trad 2 pitches Upper Tier
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 78 ● The Route to Mecca Trad Upper Tier
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 79 ● Sir Climbalot Trad Upper Tier
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 442 ● Valentine's Day Trad, TR Upper Tier
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 79 ● The Haj Trad Upper Tier
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 72 ● Pending Disaster Trad Upper Tier
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 10 ● Misbehaving Raven Sport Upper Tier
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 22 ● Soup Nazi Trad, TR Upper Tier
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 94 ● Scalawag Trad Upper Tier
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 41 ● Immoral Sport Upper Tier
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 169 ● Side Effects Sport Lower Tier
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 161 ● Ace of Hearts Trad, TR Upper Tier
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 51 ● Feelin' Groovy Sport Lower Tier
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 20 ● Baby Swiss Sport Lower Tier