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Child's Play Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in Child's Play Wall
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Capture the Flag S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Hide and Seek S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Monkey in the Middle S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Rounders S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Simon Says S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Tag You're It S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Wedgie, The T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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| Elevation: | 3,980 ft |
| GPS: | 36.147, -115.427 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 1,946 total · 332/month |
| Shared By: | David Quinn on Feb 26, 2018 |
| Admins: | Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen |
Access Issue: RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is 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
Morning Sun, afternoon shade.
Getting There
From the right end of The Cactus Massacre Wall, go up the wide drainage, pass under "The Sun Dial Wall", dark wall on right side of drainage. 75'-100' further up the drainage the "Child's Play Wall" will appear on the left.
Dog Friendly Approach: An easier approach, yet it is slightly longer.
From the right end of the Cactus Massacre Wall, walk climbers right past the drainage up a short slope, as if heading to the Civilization Wall, at the top of the slope, continue up and left, as if heading for the "Climb Bomb" or "Universal City" area. Keep traversing left, (and up) until you are able to see the right end of the Cactus Massacre Wall, the route "End of the Cactus", and the Child's Play Wall. To the right, (slightly below Universal City) there is a ramp that leads to thee base of the Child's Play Wall
Dog Friendly Approach: An easier approach, yet it is slightly longer.
From the right end of the Cactus Massacre Wall, walk climbers right past the drainage up a short slope, as if heading to the Civilization Wall, at the top of the slope, continue up and left, as if heading for the "Climb Bomb" or "Universal City" area. Keep traversing left, (and up) until you are able to see the right end of the Cactus Massacre Wall, the route "End of the Cactus", and the Child's Play Wall. To the right, (slightly below Universal City) there is a ramp that leads to thee base of the Child's Play Wall
Classic Climbing Routes at Child's Play Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Las Vegas, NV
The rock quality and quality of climbing from right to left goes from fair to good. The difficulty of the climbing is on par with ratings at most modern crags in Red Rock. Things are certainly still cleaning up, although most large pieces of rock that are going to break have been cleaned off already. Lots of crispy edges however, and still some 'obvious' footholds that will snap if weighted.
Although things in Red Rock sometimes 'settle in' to their difficulty, my guess is that even as things break off, the difficulty ratings won't be affected.
Some of the anchors are equipped with rams horn style lower-offs, which aren't super common in Red Rock. If you are unfamiliar with how to use these, this video may be useful: vimeo.com/183589855
Lastly, although some of the bolting choices appear to have been made due to poor rock in places, the equipper seems to have favored closer bolt spacing higher on routes rather than lower. While for someone comfortable at the grade the bolt spacing is beyond reasonable, to those just beginning to sport climb they may find the first and second bolt rather far off the ground on some routes. Take appropriate caution. Mar 3, 2018
First time using the ram horn style anchors as well but was really self explanatory and similar to what you may see in a gym lead setting.
Overall quality fun routes and was nice to have an area with a lot of easy routes side by side. Would agree with Andrew that some of the routes on the left side have high 1st and 2nd bolts, but if you're confident leading the grade it should be of no issue.
Thanks again David for showing me and my girlfriend the routes! Mar 3, 2018
North Kingstown, RI
mountainproject.com/area/10… Mar 9, 2018
Natick, MA
1) Rock quality is good but many holds will continue to break as the climbs see more traffic. For now, belayers should be attentive to rockfall both during the climber's ascent and descent. The possibility of hold-breakage definitely adds another element to the lead experience.
2) I'm confused as to the name of this wall. Is it Child's Play Wall (as mentioned in the TITLE) or is it Hide and Seek Wall, as mentioned several times in GETTING THERE. As Brian mentions in his comment, RR already has a Hide and Seek Wall.
** EDIT: Thanks for updating the description to reflect the name of the wall as Child's Play Wall. Some of the photos still need updating. **
3) The first approach mentioned, going up the gully immediately to climber's right of Cactus Massacre, is very accessible and quick. Highly recommend this approach.
4) There is some graffiti (sharpie/marker) on the rock near the base of Rounders. We tried to "erase" as much of it as we could, but it'll probably take some time and several rounds of rubbing away at it to fully eliminate. Mar 20, 2018
As others have said, everything is still a bit crispy and cleaning up, but not treacherously so. It's worth going to if you're looking for some more easy-moderate routes! Apr 12, 2018
Lino Lakes, MN
The approach directions are spot on. It's a fun scramble to get up the drainage. It seems the Mountain Project map (as of today) has the wrong coordinates so it plots this wall in the wrong place.
I think the bold placements are really well done. It may seem that the first bolts are set high but once you start climbing they are not much of a stretch.
If you climb The Wegie the top anchors are to climbers left of the crack, it took me a minute to spot them. Make sure not to kick around up there too much... especially if there are climbers below, loose rock everywhere!
I really appreciate the thought and work that went into developing this wall. Thanks! Apr 15, 2018