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Alternative Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Alternative Crag

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	Alternative Action S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Alternative Nation S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Flying Rats S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Hotline S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	It's All Rock S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Nirvana S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Paralyzed S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Prophet, The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Psychic Eye S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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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

Excellent sport destination with several high quality routes ranging from 11- to 13-, including the standout Hotline, one of the best of the grade in Red Rock. If there are more than a few parties the crag can feel quite crowded, as there are not many independent starts.

The walls face northeast and northwest. In the middle of winter, the walls are shaded nearly all day. On longer spring days, the left routes receive a bit of early morning sun and the right routes receive late afternoon shade, with the dividing line being the Hotline/Paralyzed arête. The crag is often exposed to wind. There is a great, flat place at the base to hang out.

Getting There

From the west end of the Kraft Mountain Trailhead parking lot, hike a gravel road (or dirt trails to the right) heading west past an abandoned building project. Continue along a dirt trail until you can look up and left (southwest) and see a natural rock bridge. Hike/scramble up the steep hillside to the right side of the bridge and cross over or next to it, continuing up the gully to the base of an obvious, huge boulder with a very steep north face. There are many ways to hike the initial hillside to reach the rock bridge, here is a photo detailing one way:

0.8 miles and 550 feet of elevation gain. 25-35 minutes, though route finding can add a few minutes on the first time up.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Alternative Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 200 ● Paralyzed Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 13 ● Flying Rats Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 62 ● Psychic Eye Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 192 ● The Prophet Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 8 ● Alternative Nation Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 119 ● Hotline Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 23 ● Alternative Action Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c 36 ● Nirvana Sport