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Upper Willow Spring Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Willow Spring

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	Bad Sushi T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Brown Eyes Blue Skies T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Carpetbagger T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	One for the Road T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Piton Route T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	5,018 ft	1,529 m
GPS:	36.15786, -115.49999 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jack Kelly on Nov 5, 2024
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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 area comprises a broad system of terraces above most of the trailside willow springs areas--routes exist on this tier from directly above the Graduate all the way over to Mossy Ledges. Some historic and modern activity has certainly occurred here, but it can be assumed to be fairly crunchy compared to more popular/established areas.

Getting There

The upper terrace can be easily reached via any number of lower routes--I've used Men in Black, Walk to School (just extend it up and it intersects the terraces), and Pincushion, but other options exist. Descend via any of those methods as well. Finding the "tops" of various descents can be tricky the first time.