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Watchtower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Watchtower

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	Cactus Guardian S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Crossfire S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Desert Alchemist S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Harbinger S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Moonlight Barrel S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Overlord S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Owl's Delight S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Prickly Bandit S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Raven’s Rune S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Reaper S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Redtail’s Keep S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Sand Whispers S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Sentry S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Time Bender S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tomorrow Smiles S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Watchtower S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Wind Child S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Zen Garden S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Zephyr's Wing S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	4,057 ft	1,237 m
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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

This area includes the steeper climbs up the gully to the left of Sand Whispers as well as climbs up to the right.

Getting There

See approach for Watchtower under main area. Following the approach brings you to the base of Sand Whispers which follows the blunt rib/arête at the low base of the crag.

19 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Watchtower

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 7 ● Time Bender Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 7 ● Prickly Bandit Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 11 ● Tomorrow Smiles Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 10 ● Moonlight Barrel Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 7 ● Wind Child Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 5 ● Zen Garden Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 6 ● Sentry Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Desert Alchemist Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 6 ● Watchtower Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Reaper Sport