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Dinosaur Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Dinosaur Rock

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	5.8 Chimney T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Afternoon Corner T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Big Bang S,TR 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Bloodshot T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Borrowed Bolt T,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Color Me Gone T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Deadman's Rappel S,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Edge of Doom S,TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	End of Time T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Evolution of Man S,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Gash, The T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Green Hell S,TR 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Left Seam, The S,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Lizard King S,TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Nose Bleed T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	P.A. Corner T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Sauron's Nest T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Tom's Traverse T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Description

Located just south of Carson City, Dinosaur Rock has climbs ranging from 5.0 to 5.12. It is an excellent place for learning to climb as it offers both trad and sport climbs. The rock is deteriorated granite, but solid. It is right next to Clear Creek, so there is plenty of shade in the summer. However, the east side climbs are exposed to the sun most of the day. Best time to climb there is from late spring to early fall. It's not usually crowded. In my photos, I have only indicated the beginning and end of the climbs as most of climbs are bolted or follow obvious lines. In the future I will add updated photos.

If you need more specifics there (used to be) a good rendering of Dinosuar Rock at Lon and Kelle' Harter's website at harter-climbing.aci.net/Hom… (editor's note: now defunct).

There is a Super Wal-Mart at the junction of Highway 395 and Clear Creek Road, if you need supplies before or after you climb.

Getting There

From Reno or Carson City, take Highway 395 south until you get to Highway 50. Take Clear Creek Road, which is the first right past Highway 50, back about a mile or so. Note: Clear Creek Road is not maintained by the county and can be icy or snowy in the winter. In addition, as a courtesy to local residents, please park completely off the road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dinosaur Rock

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 21 ● End of Time Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 4 ● Afternoon Corner Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 65 ● Evolution of Man Sport, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 52 ● Deadman's Rappel Sport, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 19 ● The Gash Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 52 ● Color Me Gone Trad, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 55 ● The Left Seam Sport, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 40 ● P.A. Corner Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 19 ● Bloodshot Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 5 ● Tom's Traverse Trad, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R 7 ● Nose Bleed Trad, TR
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 9 ● Green Hell Sport, TR
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 15 ● Edge of Doom Sport, TR
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 4 ● Lizard King Sport, TR
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 15 ● Big Bang Sport, TR