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Oak Creek Canyon Boulders Climbing
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| Elevation: | 3,904 ft |
| GPS: |
36.11097, -115.46618 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Peter Franzen on Mar 27, 2012 |
| Admins: | Justin Johnsen, Luke EF |
Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet.
Details
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 dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.
HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, 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 kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).
HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, 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 kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).
Description
There are a number of good boulders that can be reached from the Oak Creek trailhead. Some are found within the canyon itself, and there are some fantastic problems along the East-facing hillside between Oak Creek Canyon and Juniper Canyon.
Getting There
Park at the Oak Creek trailhead and take the main trail towards the canyon. After exactly 1 mile there is a trail intersection that heads off towards the right; take this turn for the problems outside of the canyon, or keep heading up into the canyon for the problems there.
For the boulders along the hillside: after breaking off from the main Oak Creek trail, continue heading North for 1/4 of a mile or so until a trail branches off to the left, leading straight to the large Bloodline boulder. From here, faint trails can be found to access the rest of the boulders.
For the boulders along the hillside: after breaking off from the main Oak Creek trail, continue heading North for 1/4 of a mile or so until a trail branches off to the left, leading straight to the large Bloodline boulder. From here, faint trails can be found to access the rest of the boulders.
Classic Climbing Routes at Oak Creek Canyon Boulders
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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