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Circus Cliff Rock Climbing

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Routes in Circus Cliff

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	Big Top S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Careful of Clowns S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Circus Boy S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Clown Face S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Crowd Pleaser T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Crowd Teaser S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Elephant Man S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	High Wire T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Human Cannonball S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Lion Tamer S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Main Attraction T 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Rainbow Road T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
	Sideshow S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Steep Hills T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R
	Tight Rope Walker S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Unknown T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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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

The Circus Wall bakes in the sun from late morning until later afternoon and is low and protected from some of the weather. Far from being secluded, it gets its name from the human circus going on behind you at the parking lot while you are climbing. Along with Dog Wall, this is among the most prominent and nearby crags to the first pull-out. The rock is average quality for the Calico Hills, and the climbs are starting to cleanup with the additional traffic in the past few years. All climbs are now safely bolted and have anchors.

Getting There

Climb down and right in the most direct path possible from the first pullout to the low-point of the golly below. The wall in the wash below with the huge natural arch will become visible. Quick, downhill approach that should take no more than a few minutes.

16 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Circus Cliff

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

5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 12 ● High Wire Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 33 ● Big Top Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 10 ● Lion Tamer Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 24 ● Elephant Man Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 11 ● Tight Rope Walker Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 5 ● Crowd Teaser Sport
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 5 ● Crowd Pleaser Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 11 ● Sideshow Sport