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The Owl's Den Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Owl's Den

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	Bohemian Club S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Dancin' with Moloch S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Flyin Brian Approved T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Leaving the Nest S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Mouse bones S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Mushroom Trip T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	THIS IS BOLLUCKS S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	WildSpleef's Wildride S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	4,222 ft	1,287 m
GPS:	36.1581, -115.43399 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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).

Description

The Owls Den is a relatively new wall up and left of Red Springs gully. The routes are tall and the climbing is thin and delicate. Bring a 70m rope, for safety. A 60 will barely make some of the routes but to be sure bring a longer rope. The climbing is new so the holds can be fragile. Otherwise the routes are very nice.

Getting There

The Owls Den is directly below the Strategic Arms Crag or what some refer to as the Lost Wall. It is up Red Springs gully. After Ash Springs meadow continue up the obvious gully on hikers left. The large wall is up and left. It is shady all day except morning sun.