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Red Spring Rock Climbing
Areas in Red Spring
Back Forty, The
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Cannibal Crag
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Coco Crag
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Existential Wall
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Fox Area, The
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Jabba the Hutt Rock
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Mermaid Buttress
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Moderate Mecca
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Ranch Hands Crag
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Red Rock Elementary School
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Red Springs Rock
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Reptile Rock
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Riding Hood Wall
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Risk Brothers Cliff
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| Elevation: | 3,600 ft | 1,097 m |
| GPS: |
36.14656, -115.41911 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Luke EF on Feb 19, 2025 | |
| Admins: | Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen |
Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste
Details
WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.
HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, 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 daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.
HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, 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 daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.
See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.
Description
Scattered, quality crags around the beautiful Red Spring Picnic Area. These are often the most easily accessed cliffs in Red Rock, boasting a short drive and (usually) short approaches. Many of the cliffs face east/northeast and will be shaded in the afternoon. This is the lowest elevation climbing area in Red Rock and is slightly warmer as a result.
Getting There
Park at the Red Spring Picnic Area parking lot, or just outside on the gravel if the lot is full. For Cannibal Crag and any crags further northwest, an alternative (slightly shorter) approach is available by parking on gravel at the corner of Sandstone Dr and Assisi Canyon Ave.
Classic Climbing Routes at Red Spring
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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| ● Physical Graffiti | Riding Hood Wall |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 2 pitches | |
| ● Valentine's Day | Moderate Mecca > Upper Tier |
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5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR | |
| ● Big Bad Wolf | Riding Hood Wall |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 3 pitches | |
| ● Cocopuss | Coco Crag |
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5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport | |
| ● The Fox | Fox Area |
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5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad | |
| ● Risk Brothers Roof | Risk Brothers Cliff |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad | |
| ● Snagglepuss | Coco Crag |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport | |
| ● Baseboy Direct | Cannibal Crag |
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport | |
| ● Caustic Cock | Cannibal Crag |
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport | |
| ● Standing Room Only | Risk Brothers Cliff |
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5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport | |
| ● Vuelo del Búho | Red Springs Rock |
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport | |
| ● Fuck this Sport (aka Fear t… | Cannibal Crag |
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5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport | |
| ● New Wave Hookers | Cannibal Crag |
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5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport | |
| ● Wonderstuff | Cannibal Crag |
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5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport | |
| ● Hook Line and Sinker | Red Springs Rock |
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5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Sport |
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