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Civilization Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Civilization Crag

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	Babylon 5.8 S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Byzantium S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Conquistador S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	East India Trading Co. S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Evil Empire T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Fall of Rome, The S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Five Charter Oath S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Hot Gates, The TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Manifest Destiny S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Mayan Pass, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Meerkat Manor T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Ming Dynasty S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Mongol Hoarde S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Silk Road S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Slava Ukraini! S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Sultans and Viziers S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Sun Never Sets, The S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Super Tsardom S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	This is Sparta S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Three Kingdoms, The S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Umayyad Caliphate S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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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

Easy to see form the parking lot, the Civ Crag is marked by a huge northwest-facing varnished corner. Routes range from jugs on a slab to slightly overhanging, and the rock quality is excellent, comprising mostly of the beautiful brown varnish usually associated with canyon routes. Looking for a run of moderate climbs a step up from the crowds at the Panty Wall and Magic Bus? This is the crag for you.

Getting There

Head down to the right where the main trail initially splits, and then head up through a break to the right of Circus Wall. From there, head east, keeping approximately even in altitude - you'll be almost paralleling the loop road. You'll cross a wash or two, and eventually you should spot the black, NW-facing backside of the crag, sitting below the large steep slab that is the Black Hole. 10-15 minutes from the parking lot.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Civilization Crag

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 65 ● Silk Road Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 80 ● Slava Ukraini! Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 135 ● The Sun Never Sets Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 233 ● The Three Kingdoms Sport
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c 256 ● Five Charter Oath Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 259 ● Sultans and Viziers Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 349 ● This is Sparta Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 291 ● Ming Dynasty Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 569 ● Manifest Destiny Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 332 ● Umayyad Caliphate Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 439 ● Mongol Hoarde Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 340 ● Byzantium Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 419 ● The Fall of Rome Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 347 ● Conquistador Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 39 ● Evil Empire Trad