Swimming Hole Main Rock Climbing

This black basalt rock face is the largest in the area and a stone's throw Northeast of Swimming Hole Rock. It's next to the Virgin River at a popular swimming hole with a rope swing on a cottonwood tree. It is up to 100 feet tall and routes are West to South facing. Therefore, morning shade and afternoon sun. Dreadfully hot in the summer until evening. Comfortable in the winter on sunny days. Easy top-rope access from above. Good area for family outings and teaching people/kids how to climb. Hopefully over time others will add routes. For now there is a single trad route with serious sport route potential. The rock faces tend to be blocky and loose and may require significant cleaning. The area is part of the Desert Reserve and currently any route development needs to be approved by the land managers. Further information regarding access for route development should be forthcoming soon. No shade directly at the crag, but there are some picnic tables and trees about 30 yds upstream. A much better and faster approach is from the end of W Center street. 37.201419, -113.283899. Pay attention to parking signs in the neighborhood.