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The Back Forty Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Back Forty

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	Gettin' Mavericky S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	It's an F'ing Nightmare S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	P.A.L.s S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Pandas Aren't Bears S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Whistleblower, The S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	3,836 ft	1,169 m
GPS:	36.15046, -115.42696 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Secluded small wall that gets morning sun/afternoon shade.Routes range from low-angle to steep.

Getting There

From Ranch Hands Cliff continue up wash a bit until you see obvious northeast facing small cliff up in a gully . Hike up gully aprox. 150' to base. Some easy scrambling up and around rock obstacles.