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California Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in California Crag

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	Cal. West S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	California Clowns S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Escalator, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Far Cry From Josh S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hurricane S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Just in from L.A. S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Orange County S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Quicksand S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Senseless seizure S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
	Serious Leisure S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	4,311 ft
GPS:	36.16118, -115.44733 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Matt McMurray on Apr 25, 2006
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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

Looking for afternoon sunshine? This little gem sports only a few routes in the 5.10 to 5.11 range. It is generally protected from the wind, yet in the sun making it popular in the winter months. This is a good stopping point on the way to the Stratocaster or Running Man walls. Be sure to check out "Quicksand" (5.11d) for a fun climb with some variation.

Getting There

After leaving the parking lot via the trail to the south, you will hike over the first ridge. Look north (left) and you will see the well-protected alcove up an embankment. Head down into the wash immediately after your feet leave the white sandstone, before you reach the trail leading to the Pier, and well-before reaching the "mushroom" boulder. Climb-up the waterstreaked slope until you reach the routes. I like this crag, as it is only a five minute walk until you reach the climbs.