Elevation: 4,036 ft
GPS: 36.16986, -115.42321
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Shared By: Tom Moulin on Nov 3, 2004 · Updates
Admins: Justin Johnsen, Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc
Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details

Description

A popular and inviting sport crag home to about twenty routes ranging in grade from 5.10 to 5.12 and length from ~ 40' to 100'. As the name implies the crag receives sun from about mid morning till dusk and many of the routes are steep and thuggy. With an ample flat area below the cliff and bombproof glue-in bolts thanks to some of the same people who developed much of Rumney, many find Sunny and Steep an enjoyable destination away from the loop.

Getting There

Park in the Kraft Mountain parking lot.

Sunny and steep lies on the opposite side of Kraft Mountain and can be accessed by approaching on the Kraft Mountain loop from either the east or the west. The west approach is faster and shorter distance, but has a bit more elevation change and does not pass by as many crags and boulders. Both approaches are very long by Red Rock sport climbing standards. 35mins-1hr depending on pace and approach.

Western Approach

1.30m, 600ft gain, 300 ft descent

From the west end of the parking lot, take a trail heading northwest to meet up with the Kraft Mountain loop. Continue on the Kraft Mountain loop around the west side of the mountain, up a very steep and exposed hill. Shortly after passing behind Yin and Yang, there is a small shortcut that is usually cairned. Either take the shortcut with minor scrambling, or continue on the main Kraft Mountain loop trail. Both will deposit you into a wash. Continue east in the wash until you see the crag on your left. There is a short scramble to the base of the cliff.

Eastern Approach

1.75m, 400ft gain, 100ft decsent

From the east end of the parking lot, take the main Kraft boulders trail heading northeast to meet up with the Kraft Mountain loop. Continue on the Kraft Mountain loop around the east side of the mountain, passing by the many popular boulders in the area, including the Monkey Bar Boulder. Once around the mountain, continue on the Kraft Mountain loop for nearly a mile before the crag appears on your right. There is a short scramble to the base of the cliff.

18 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sunny and Steep

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 229
Sport Chimney
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 369
Claimjumpers Special
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 392
Scorpions
Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 122
Cirque de Soleil
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 135
Turtle Wax
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 505
Mr Choad's Wild Ride
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 273
Sunny and Steep
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 22
Peak Performance
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 56
Black Happy
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 338
Steep Thrills
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 220
Gimme Back My Bullets
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 63
Blackened
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 63
Tour de Pump
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 37
Slot Machine
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 5
Turbo Dog
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Sport Chimney
 229
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Claimjumpers Special
 369
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Scorpions
 392
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Cirque de Soleil
 122
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Turtle Wax
 135
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Mr Choad's Wild Ride
 505
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Sunny and Steep
 273
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Peak Performance
 22
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Black Happy
 56
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Steep Thrills
 338
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Gimme Back My Bullets
 220
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Blackened
 63
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Tour de Pump
 63
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Slot Machine
 37
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Turbo Dog
 5
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
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