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Cowlick Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cowlick Crag

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	Bad Hair Day TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Blind Faith T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Cow Lick Co. Crag S,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Cowabunga! S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Crack To Slab S,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Flying Chuckwalla S,TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	No Cocktails for Shrimpy TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Pancakes S,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Unknown 2 S,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Unknown 3 S,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Unknown 4 S,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Wonderful World of Shrimpy, The TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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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

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.

Getting There

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

12 Total Climbs

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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 200 ● Cow Lick Co. Crag Sport, TR
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 27 ● The Wonderful World of Shrimpy TR
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 218 ● Flying Chuckwalla Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 63 ● Pancakes Sport, TR