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The Ledger Crags Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Ledger Crags

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	Ben's Fault T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Cornered T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Escape Route T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Holed Up T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Ledger, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Moe's Error T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	4,816 ft	1,468 m
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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

Around the corner, across a drainage and to the southwest of Angel Food Wall lies this lesser known cliff. The Ledger Crags face south, giving it plenty of sunshine, making for a good winter destination. The cliff has striking, glass-like, chocolate rock that often looks glossy and wet from the road.

Several descents are possible. Most common is to rappel The Ledger with three short rappels. For routes ending on the right (northern) side of the crag, there is a rappel route that generally follows Escape Route. Anchors are from trees and can be done (barely) with a single 60m rope. It is possible to descend (non-technical) from the routes by contouring left until reaching the drainage far upstream before turning down. This involves scrambling, bushwhacking, and routefinding.

Getting There

Approach from Willow Springs parking area (Willow Spring) by hiking on the trail that heads north-east toward White Rock Spring. This trail starts at the Lost Creek parking area (the first parking area as you enter Willow Springs from the scenic loop drive). The trail starts up a south-facing slope, crests a rounded ridge and descends on its north side. At the bottom of this descent the trail makes a hairpin turn to the right. At this point a faint climbers' trail heads north. Follow this as it continues low on the slope and turns left toward Sheep Skull Crags. Hike upstream staying above the streambed but well below the cliffs. The Ledger Crag is obvious on the other side the the streambed. As you approach the steepening terrain beneath the Ledger, cross the streambed and climb up the hillside to the crag.