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Elevation: 3,818 ft 1,164 m
GPS: 36.15204, -115.42795
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Shared By: Jason D. Martin on Feb 9, 2007
Admins: Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen
Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

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One of the better beginner-friendly crags for toprope and sport climbing in the 5.5 to 5.9 range. There are TR anchors on top of the formation which can be easily and safely reached by hiking around the back to the left or right of the crag.

The wall faces south/southwest. In the colder months, the crag gets shaded by the other side of the pass in the afternoon. When the sun is higher in the sky the crag can get sun for much of the day.

The whole wall (including the TR anchors) was revamped with new, quality hardware in 2025 thanks to the SNCC and ASCA.

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See parent area (Guardian Angel Pass East) for approach instructions. This red blob of rock is the first crag on the right (north) when entering the pass.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cowlick Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 180
Cow Lick Co. Crag
Sport, TR
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 198
Flying Chuckwalla
Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 41
Pancakes
Sport, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 13
Bad Hair Day
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Cow Lick Co. Crag
 180
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport, TR
Flying Chuckwalla
 198
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport, TR
Pancakes
 41
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
Bad Hair Day
 13
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a TR
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