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The Spy Cliff Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Spy Cliff

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	Agent 99 S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Cone of Silence, The S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Get smart S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Lighthouse, The T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Spies Like Us T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Spy Versus Spy S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	4,071 ft	1,241 m
GPS:	36.16397, -115.42492 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	calicodan on Feb 21, 2011
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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

This west facing cliff gets the very last sun and is great for cooler times. If hard climbing in the morning suits you, it has AM shade for the warmer months. A fairly seclued area with no crowds and long routes. The rock quality is good to very good, but expect some loose stuff as the routes are not well travelled.

Getting There

Take "the trail of Tears" and cut to the east between the Middle and South of the three little peaks. The cliff will be facing you and it is easy to contour accross and then up to the base. It should take about 20 to 30 minutes for the approach.