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Elevation: 4,136 ft 1,261 m
GPS: 36.29333, -115.42374
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This area covers the long hillside of limestone cliffs littering a series of gullies on the south side of 157 that you pass by on your way up to Charleston. Unlike the more urban, eastern areas of the La Madre range, the climbing here is secluded and somewhat challenging to access.

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All of the cliffs generally lie south of a large hill on the south side of 157 heading west to Mt. Charleston. Access can be tricky, as the network of dirt roads accessing the gullies have some motorized vehicle closures. Additionally, many of the roads are steep, uneven, and rocky, so a capable vehicle is required to get close. Parking along the highway is always an option, but this will add at least a mile to the approach for most of the crags.

The only vehicle access that is currently approved is a single, hard-to-spot entry to the network of dirt roads. This entry is at 36.293225, -115.423678. It is on the left (south) side of 157 when heading towards Mt. Charleston. The easiest way to identify this road is a Red Rock National Conservation Area sign on the opposite side of the road. Almost immediately after leaving the highway, the road crosses a wash. Turn briefly left into this wash before exiting out right on a dirt road. Continue on this road into another wash. Stay in this wash until there is an exit on the right for a dirt road headed up a steep hill. Continue up the hill to a junction and take a right. Continue to the next junction and take a left. 

For Area 51 and Dreamland, take a left at the next junction and continue on the dirt road above the wash to reach the respective parking spots for each crag. For Test Site, take a right at this junction and continue on the dirt road until you can park just above the main wash.

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