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Sunny and Steep Rock Climbing

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Routes in Sunny and Steep

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	Black Happy S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Blackened S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Cirque de Soleil S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Claimjumpers Special S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Ex Conz T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Gimme Back My Bullets S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Mr Choad's Wild Ride S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Peak Performance S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Scorpions S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Slot Machine S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Solar Flare S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Sport Chimney S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Steep Thrills S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Sunny and Steep S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Tour de Pump S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Turbo Dog S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Turtle Wax S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Working for Peanuts S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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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

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. 30 - 60 minutes depending on pace and approach.

Western Approach

1.30 miles, 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 the back side of Yin and Yang, there is a shortcut trail that branches right off the main trail. Follow the shortcut with a minor scramble down to the 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

1.75 miles, 400ft gain, 100ft descent

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.

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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 278 ● Sport Chimney Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 445 ● Claimjumpers Special Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 462 ● Scorpions Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 156 ● Cirque de Soleil Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 175 ● Turtle Wax Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 612 ● Mr Choad's Wild Ride Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 335 ● Sunny and Steep Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 33 ● Peak Performance Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 68 ● Black Happy Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 4 ● Solar Flare Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 403 ● Steep Thrills Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 267 ● Gimme Back My Bullets Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 84 ● Blackened Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 76 ● Tour de Pump Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 47 ● Slot Machine Sport