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East Face

Name: East Face
Rating: 3.0

Easy 5th YDS 1+ French 3 Ewbanks I UIAA 5 ZA M 1c British

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Type:	Trad, 1000 ft (303 m)
GPS:	36.16582, -115.43447
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	331 total · 8/month
Shared By:	Tyler Madani on Nov 10, 2022
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

Start at thr Kraft mountain parking and head towards El Hijo. scramble up the sandstone slabs and hike up the steep dirt to the next sandstone cliff band. You can bypass the class 4/5 by going all the way to the left. If not continue and you will see white dry falls and a large crack type feature to the left. Take this it felt class 4 up until one exposed move to the top the stone is kinda sandy but nothing bad. From the top of the Gulley chose your own adventure up the chossy limestone labyrinth till you reach the ridge. From here it's a surprisingly nice scramble on the east ridge to the summit of El Hijo enjoy the views great rest day activity total miles 2 gain 1100