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The Sunhouse Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in The Sunhouse

Lower Sunhouse 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Upper Sunhouse 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Elevation:	8,501 ft
GPS:	36.29823, -115.61284 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Luke EF on Apr 24, 2022
Admins:	Justin Johnsen, Luke EF Page Updates (admin only)

Access Issue: Mount Charleston Wilderness Area Details

Much of this area is in the Mount Charleston Wilderness Area, learn which crags are within our outside of it before you go. See the BLM Fact Sheet blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files… for a good overview of what it protects and what that limits, and the Forest Service page fs.usda.gov/detailfull/htnf… for other information.

Description

This area describes the southeast-facing cliff band on the opposite side of the canyon of the Glasshouse and the Observatory. The walls are broken into two distinct areas which both receive lots of morning sun, making them a good choice for cold mornings or warm evenings. See the sub-areas for details.

Getting There

Park at the Robber's Roost Trailhead parking. Cross the street and approach as for the Robber's Roost. At the elbow of the first major switchback of the Robber's Roost trail, take a left onto a smaller but well defined trail which continues south and west. Follow this trail until you are deposited into a small gully. Go straight up this gully for a while until there is an option to split left (south) onto another trail. Watch for cairns here, as the trail can be hard to find, especially if there is snow on the ground. This trail will lead up to the cliff base and the first routes at the lower tier of the Sunhouse.

The hike is short but strenuous, covering some looser terrain and gaining 900 feet of elevation in just a half-mile from the parking. ~30-40 minutes depending on pace and trail-finding abilities.