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Hospital Crag Rock Climbing

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	Code Orange S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Unfinished Project S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13
	Unknown S 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13

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Elevation:	7,230 ft
GPS:	35.88, -106.321 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: COVID-19 New Mexico Requirements - Updated Nov. 16, 2020 Details

Effective November 16th, 2020, please do not travel into New Mexico to climb.

On November 16, 2020, the New Mexico state governor updated the executive order (cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/…) requiring all visitors from out of state to self-isolate or self-quarantine for a period of at least 14 days from the date of their entry into the State of New Mexico or for the duration of their presence in the State, whichever is shorter. The terms "self-isolate" or "self-quarantine" refer the voluntary physical separation of a person or group of people in a residence or other place of lodging. Any person who is self-isolating or self-quarantining may only leave a residence or place of lodging to receive medical care and should not allow others into the residence or place of lodging except for those providing medical care, emergency response, or other individuals designated by the New Mexico Department of Health.

The executive order also closes all New Mexico State Parks to non-NM residents.

This Executive Order shall take effect on November 16, 2020 and shall remain in effect through the duration of the public health emergency declared in Executive Order 2020-004 and any extensions of that emergency declaration or until it is rescinded.

Additionally, NM state guidance requires all persons to wear a mask anytime they are out in public, including outdoor recreation areas.

Access Issue: This crag is on DOE/LANL property. By climbing here you may be trespassing. Details

Climbing, and certainly any new route development, is discouraged on DOE/LANL property. The information here is largely for historical purposes and climbing at this area is not at all recommended.

Description

The Hospital Crag is a relatively short section of rhyolitic tuff located on the north side of Los Alamos Canyon, immediately east of the Omega bridge. The rock quality here is generally poor, but there are a few fun 35-40 foot sport climbs here. Just beware that the rock here is soft. The plus side to this location is that the hospital is just up the hill. In 2008 Guido Bender put together a small PDF guide for the area.

Getting There

Note: This crag is on DOE/LANL property. Climbing, and certainly any new route development, is discouraged on DOE/LANL property. The information here is largely for historical purposes and climbing at this area is not recommended.

There are several ways to approach the crag. You may park at the Los Alamos Medical Center or, if that's too much walking, you can drive south from the intersection of Trinity and Diamond Drive and turn right onto West Road. Take an immediate left and follow that road back east underneath the Omega bridge. Parking here may be limited. One can walk down toward Omega Road and turn left onto a small trail leading east underneath the bridge. Just after passing under the bridge, turn left again and head up to the cliffs. You can also access the crag from the cliffs above, but it involves a bit of bushwhacking over steep, loose terrain and you may have to search for a safe passage to the base of the cliffs.