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Sunnyside Crags Rock Climbing

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Routes in Sunnyside Crags

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	Adapt and Overcome T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Aesop’s Arete T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bad Day at Black Rocks T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Blast From the Past T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Cold September Corner T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Fork In The Road T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Gotham City T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Hot August Night T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
	Magellanic Cloud T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mercedes T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Meteor T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Mister Freeze's Face T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Mister Masters T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Pit Bull T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Shady Ladies T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Spring Break T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Starless and Bible Black T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Tarantula T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Tie me Tightly T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Van Allen Belt T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Water Dog T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Whiplash T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Whipper T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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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

Sunnyside is a nice trad crag with a very short approach. Although there are more difficult lines here, this area is mostly popular for it's moderate lines. Unfortunately, the dimensions of Icebox Canyon limit the best season of the crag, as it is mostly sunny in the summer and mostly shady in the winter. The best routes include Magellanic Cloud and the Cold September Corner.

Getting There

From the Icebox Canyon parking lot, hike up the very nice trail into the canyon for about 15 minutes. As the trail becomes close to the north (right) wall of the canyon, start looking for the distinctive corners of the crag and a trail that will bring you to the cliff. It is relatively easy to miss, if you get to the point where the trail drops down into the bottom of the canyon, you've gone too far.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sunnyside Crags

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 149 ● Shady Ladies Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 184 ● Cold September Corner Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 125 ● Magellanic Cloud Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 10 ● Aesop’s Arete Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 165 ● Mister Masters Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 5 ● Starless and Bible Black Trad
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Tie me Tightly Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 10 ● Pit Bull Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 32 ● Water Dog Trad
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 37 ● Mercedes Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 12 ● Whiplash Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 11 ● Meteor Trad 2 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 178 ● Spring Break Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 53 ● Gotham City Trad
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 20 ● Tarantula Trad