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The Pier Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Pier

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	Almost But Not Quite S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Basement S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Cling Free S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Desert Oasis S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Destiny S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Drug Smelling Pot Bellied Pig S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	False Alarm S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Geometric Progression S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	How Do You Like them Pineapples? S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Long Walk Off Of a Short Pier S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Pier Pressure S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Poco Owes Me A Concert S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Scantily Clad Bimbo S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Seventh Hour S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Thirsty Quail S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	This is the City S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Under the Boardwalk S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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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 Pier is a convenient, shady crag with a good number of routes, though some are a bit short and/or low quality. The climbing is mostly typical Red Rock style, crimpy on slightly overhanging terrain, although there are some hueco and crack features which add character to a number of the routes.

The wall faces almost due north and is fully shaded at most times throughout the season, though it catches a bit of sun at the end of a long spring day. The wall can be sheltered from the wind depending on the direction.

The most popular lines like Under the Boardwalk have cleaned up well but are more likely to be occupied, while some of the other lines have not seen much traffic over the years and are still cleaning up.

Getting There

Head southeast from the parking lot on the well marked trail near the entrance to the lot. After a quarter of a mile, a trail branches off to the left heading down towards the gulley containing the wall. Take this trail to the slabs at the base. 5 minutes.

17 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Pier

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

5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 191 ● Long Walk Off Of a Short Pier Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 561 ● Under the Boardwalk Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 186 ● Basement Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 21 ● Thirsty Quail Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 117 ● Cling Free Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 28 ● Pier Pressure Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 17 ● Poco Owes Me A Concert Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 150 ● Geometric Progression Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 44 ● Almost But Not Quite Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 13 ● Destiny Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 5 ● False Alarm Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c 5 ● How Do You Like them Pineapples? Sport