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Elevation: 3,890 ft
GPS: 36.14543, -115.42639
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Shared By: Michael Kimm on Mar 1, 2010 · Updates
Admins: Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen, Aaron Mc
Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

Description Suggest change

Easy to see form the parking lot, the Civ Crag is marked by a huge northwest-facing varnished corner. Routes range from jugs on a slab to slightly overhanging, and the rock quality is excellent, comprising mostly of the beautiful brown varnish usually associated with canyon routes. Looking for a run of moderate climbs a step up from the crowds at the Panty Wall and Magic Bus? This is the crag for you.

Getting There Suggest change

Head down to the right where the main trail initially splits, and then head up through a break to the right of Circus Wall. From there, head east, keeping approximately even in altitude - you'll be almost paralleling the loop road. You'll cross a wash or two, and eventually you should spot the black, NW-facing backside of the crag, sitting below the large steep slab that is the Black Hole. 10-15 minutes from the parking lot.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Civilization Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 40
Silk Road
Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 42
Slava Ukraini!
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 121
The Sun Never Sets
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 186
The Three Kingdoms
Sport
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 220
Five Charter Oath
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 219
Sultans and Viziers
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 302
This is Sparta
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 250
Ming Dynasty
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 479
Manifest Destiny
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 279
Umayyad Caliphate
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 366
Mongol Hoarde
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 292
Byzantium
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 344
The Fall of Rome
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 290
Conquistador
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 35
Evil Empire
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Silk Road
 40
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Slava Ukraini!
 42
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
The Sun Never Sets
 121
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
The Three Kingdoms
 186
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Five Charter Oath
 220
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Sport
Sultans and Viziers
 219
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
This is Sparta
 302
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Ming Dynasty
 250
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Manifest Destiny
 479
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Umayyad Caliphate
 279
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Mongol Hoarde
 366
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Byzantium
 292
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
The Fall of Rome
 344
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Conquistador
 290
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Evil Empire
 35
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
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