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South Face Rock Climbing

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	Mescalito - South Face T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mescalote Tower T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	OB Button T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	OB Fist T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,295 ft	1,309 m
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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 South Face is home to two excellent splitter cracks similar to Out of Control. The area gets full sun (at least in the spring) so not the best location for warm days.

Getting There

Approach as you would for CITH. Do not go up to CITH. Instead, stay in the wash and continue up the canyon for several hundred yards. Keep an eye out for the twin cracks on your right and about 200 feet up.

As you walk past the cracks (several hundred feet), you'll notice a sandstone ramp that will lead you up and back toward the crag. An easy bit of scrambling will gain you access to this ramp which will lead to a 5-easy chimney. Be on the lookout for a rappel bolt on climber's left of the chimney for the descent.

Some mild soloing will get you to the top and some traversing along the cliff will get you to the crag. Once we spotted the cracks from the wash, the approach seemed pretty straightforward as long as you don't cut up to the ramp too early.

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Classic Climbing Routes at South Face

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

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 10 ● OB Button Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● Mescalote Tower Trad 5 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 7 ● OB Fist Trad