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Illusion Crags Rock Climbing

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	Arm Forces T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Chameleon Pinnacle T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Con Jurors T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Corner's Inquest T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	David Copperhead T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Deez Guys T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	False Perception T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13
	First Lady of Magic T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	French Bulges T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Magician's Hat T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mirage T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Morph Out T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sendable T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sensible T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sensual T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Slight of Hand T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Who Deany T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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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

Several classic single pitch trad routes can be found here at Illusion Crags. The routes on the left side face almost south and the routes continue around to the main cliff that faces east. The routes on the left generally have walkoffs, and on the main face the routes usually feature rappel anchors - these are long pitches and two ropes may be required to rap. Most of the first ascents out here were by Joe Herbst and friends.

Getting There

There are two approaches to Illusion Crags. First is to approach as per Windy Canyon via the cutoff from Black Velvet Canyon Road. This may not be preferable due to a short, rugged section of dirt road.

The shorter approach is also a dirt road - this way is generally manageable with 2WD so long as you have some decent clearance. About a mile west of the BVC road turnoff from the highway (known as Late Night Trailhead), there is another turnoff on the right. Head off the highway to the north and follow the dirt road as it parallels the highway, heading west, into a stream bed. This stream bed features loose gravel and it's easy to get stuck in. After about a quarter mile from the highway, at a cairn, head north out of the stream bed then bear left when opportunities are presented. Stop at the small parking area that is closest to the Crags.

Once parked, head west, down into the wash and up across open desert to the cliff. There is a well marked trail if you can find it..

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Classic Climbing Routes at Illusion Crags

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

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 18 ● Chameleon Pinnacle Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 19 ● French Bulges Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 10 ● Mirage Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 10 ● Morph Out Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 4 ● Sensual Trad
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 13 ● Con Jurors Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 9 ● Who Deany Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 31 ● Arm Forces Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 22 ● Slight of Hand Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 16 ● First Lady of Magic Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Magician's Hat Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 10 ● False Perception Trad