The Hood
Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 7,817 ft | 2,383 m |
GPS: |
36.26747, -115.65816 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Matt McMurray on Aug 15, 2006 · Updates | |
Admins: | Luke EF, Justin Johnsen |
The Hood and The Balcony can technically be accessed via the North Loop trail, though this would be a ludicrously long approach.
Latest update as of May 2025:
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~* Open / Accessible *~
ROUTE 158 CRAGS
All Open (Starter Crag, Robbers Roost, Glasshouse, etc.)
CATHEDRAL ROCK AREA / SOUTH LOOP
The Dark Tower
Palantine Wall
Chert Locker
The Chapel
Sonar Wall
The Belltower
Sound Garden
Walden
Weakness Wall
Cathedral Rock N Face
BLUE SKY BLUFF / PIRATES COVE
Open
THE HOOD / THE BALCONY
Access from N Loop Trail only
!!! Closed !!!
MARY JANE AREA
Imagination Wall
Fast Food Crag
Universal Wall
Mary Jane Cliff
White Pine Cliff
Yellow Pine Cliff
Walla Walla Wash
Nueva Esperanza
Description
Simply put, the Hood is the most important/best cliff on Mt. Charleston, and is world famous for its incredible concentration of high-quality (manufactured) routes. There are many reasons for the Hood's popularity including a reasonable approach, cool summer air, beautiful alpine surroundings, and most importantly the glassy smooth white limestone that is punctuated by soaring lines of (sometimes enhanced) pockets. The quality of the routes go up with the grades, and the Hood boasts four separate limestone caves all with excellent steep routes. Between the caves are tall, vertical walls.
Getting There
Park at the Trail Canyon Trailhead parking lot, or as close as possible if the lot is full, being mindful of parking signage.
Hike along the Trail Canyon trail until you see a big "Mt. Charleston Wilderness" wooden sign in a shaded clearing. Just beyond the sign is a gravel path on the left side of the main trail that crosses the wash. Follow this up a series of steep switchbacks and you'll be deposited at the Corrosion Cave.
0.5 mi and 400 ft of elevation gain, ~15 minutes.
Please do not approach the crag via any other trails to help keep social trails at a minimum. This is a wilderness area.
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