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5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

Routes in East Face

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	Black Widow Hollow T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bloodline T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	C11H17NO3 T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Centerfold T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Cookie Monster T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Crunchy Cat T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13
	Deep Space T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Ebony Way T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Left of Disco T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Mescalito - Original Route T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Next Century, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Pauligk Pillar T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pauline's Pentacle T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pine Nuts T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Splitting Hares T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	This Ain't No Disco T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Too Many Tantrums T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Walker Spur, The T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Wasp, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Welcome to Red Rocks T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	When A Stranger Calls T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Y2K T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 360 ft (109 m), 3 pitches, Grade II
GPS:	39.14937, -77.06507
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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 east face of Mescalito in Pine Creek Canyon there are two large left-facing corners on the south end. This route climbs the second (north) corner. Follow the trail into the canyon. Approach as if going to Cat in the Hat. Head up just before entering the south fork. There are a few thin climber's trails up to the east face of Mescalito. The climb starts atop a small ledge system. We started below this band on its south end and climbed up a short easy chimney to the base of the route. The line is up the corner for two or three pitches (depends on where you build anchors). When the corner ends you can continue up Cat in the Hat or rappel it (CitH). If rappelling CitH from Lunch Ledge, either one 70 meter rope or double ropes will work. I thought this made an excellent direct way to the good upper pitches of Cat. A good option if Cat is crowded, although it is an all gear route a # grade harder.