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Routes in The Sandbox

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	Crimson Crimp S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Generations S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Mr Yuck S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Public Enemy S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Rubber Biscuit S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Samadhi S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Sand Boxing S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Sand Buckets S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Sand Rail S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Sand Wedge S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Sandblaster S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

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Elevation:	4,024 ft	1,227 m
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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

North-facing, shady wall just beyond Kitty Crag on the opposite side of the pass. Despite the name, there are a number of well-trafficked sport routes in the 5.11- to 5.13- range that are clean and enjoyable. There are some less trafficked routes and a couple of projects which are somewhat sandy and crumbly but would also clean up in time. This cliff is almost never crowded.

Getting There

This is the first obvious bolted wall in the Guardian Angel Pass on the right (south) side.

11 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Sandbox

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

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 30 ● Sand Buckets Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 26 ● Sand Rail Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 14 ● Crimson Crimp Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 16 ● Sandblaster Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 6 ● Sand Boxing Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 10 ● Generations Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 5 ● Rubber Biscuit Sport