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Gecko Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Gecko Wall

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	A Pirate's Life T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Bolt, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Cthulhu Rises T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Golden Gecko, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Jolly Roger T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	4,500 ft	1,372 m
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Access Issue: No access via State Park Details

The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park would be the obvious access point for the canyon; however, they do not allow access to the canyon through their land and have rangers patrolling regularly. Currently, the only legal access options are from the back side (west), or the north and south mouths of the canyon, carefully skirting along the borders of the state park to avoid trespassing.

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

The Gecko Wall is a large cliff with twin arch features on the south side of the canyon where it forks. To descend from the top of the formation, go south a short ways then follow ramps and gullies west to the canyon floor. You can also continue over the top of the peak and down the east side on the most prominent ridge, avoiding the deep gullies.