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Children's Crag

Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > Willow Spring

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).

Access Issue: Petroglyph route closures: Details

Due to their proximity to petroglyphs, 22 Minutes 'til Closing and Peaches are closed.

Description

This is a very beautiful trad climbing area with a wide variety of colors in the rock and an array of features as well. Dihedrals, cracks, smooth faces are all prominent here. It seems to get little sun especially after noon. Be aware of the rock art, there are numerous petroglyphs and pictographs - don't climb on them. Several routes are now off limits due to the presence of rock art. Descend these single pitch routes by walking off right.

Getting There

Park in Willow Springs where the road turns to dirt. Follow the trail marked Petroglyph Wall Trail across the drainage. The trail takes you directly to the crag in about five minutes.

Routes from Left to Right

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 209 ● Peaches Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 2 ● Son of a Peacher Man Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 17 ● 22 Minutes 'til Closing Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 13 ● Tarzan's Arm Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 32 ● Mitten's Revenge Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R 31 ● Sumo Greatness Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R 17 ● Ice Climb Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 6 ● Dean's List Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 24 ● Stemming Corner Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 2 ● Unknown Route Trad

● Peaches

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad

● Son of a Peacher Man

5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 Trad

● 22 Minutes 'til Closing

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Trad

● Tarzan's Arm

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad

● Mitten's Revenge

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad

● Sumo Greatness

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R Trad

● Ice Climb

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R Trad

● Dean's List

5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 Trad

● Stemming Corner

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad

● Unknown Route

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad

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Stuart Parker
Missoula, MT

I hopped on some climb, rated 10a in the book, to the left of peaches. Had a bulgy start, then a scramble to a tree. Forgot what it was called, but it was not 10a in the slightest. Easy 5.8 or so. Had a fun start and an anchor at the top. Feb 3, 2015

Brian
North Kingstown, RI

That climb is called Zee Bee Dee or something like that. I agree it is no 5.10. At the Gunks 5.8 tops. Jan 3, 2016