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Ruta de Roja

Name: Ruta de Roja
Rating: 1.5

5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British

Routes in Coco Crag

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	Adventure Guppies S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Coco Petals S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Coco Puffs T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Cocopuss S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Fontanar de Rojo T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hidden Meaning TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Moon Where the Wind Blows S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Ruta de Roja T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Snagglepuss S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Stupid Cat S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Type:	Trad, 180 ft (55 m)
GPS:	36.14645, -115.42297
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	2,426 total · 11/month
Shared By:	46and2 on Apr 7, 2007
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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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 route has a couple good moves but is lacking a distinct crux. Pro is somewhat mossy so be careful. This route is worth doing once while in the area getting the other routes ticked off. NOTICE: This route and Fontanar's descriptions and length in the Brock/McMillan guidebood are off; routes are at around 180 feet in length!

Location

This route shares the same start as Fontanar; but after about 15 feet on the pillar; traverse right on big holds to the obvious thin crack. Follow this crack up to the chimney; climb through the chimney and up the face to build your anchor.

Protection

Trad rack only with more of the small to medium sized wires and cams. Be a little careful; the varnished crack down low is a little mossy; make sure your placements are good. Up high, there is some friable rock so climb softly. No anchors; just walk off like you would on Fontanar de Rojo.