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Elevation:	4,157 ft	1,267 m
GPS:	36.16223, -115.43229 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Luke EF on Jan 5, 2026
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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.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

On the right (northeast) side of Ash Canyon there is a small, unnamed side canyon. This wall is the obvious cliff on the left (southwest) side of the side canyon. The smooth, brown face on the left end of the wall is visible from the parking lot.

The wall has a northeast aspect that will get very little sun except for spring mornings, and a southeast aspect containing the smooth face that is in the sun until the afternoon.

There are a few undocumented sport routes with some interesting features.

Getting There

Similar approach as for the Mr. Smiley boulders. From the west end of the Kraft parking lot, follow a trail that stays on the hillside to the right (north) of the main Ash Spring area until you get close to the side canyon, then wind up on a loosely defined social trail to get into the canyon. ~20 minutes.