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Little Springs Crag Rock Climbing

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Areas in Little Springs Crag

Lower Tier 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Upper Tier 3 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

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Elevation:	3,500 ft	1,067 m
GPS:	36.15342, -115.42633 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	calicodan on Feb 22, 2011
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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 gets early morning sun, but is in the shade for most of the day. A good afternoon spot in the warmer months and so far, a good place to avoid the crowds. Typical Calico Hills red stone, most of the sport routes are technical slabs with the trad routes being chimneys or wide crack systems.

Getting There

The Little Springs Crag sits up above Little Springs. This is the drainage to the south of the Ash Creek Area. The lower tier has a left arching crack/chimney on the left side that is visible from the road. To access this area, walk west on the road fromm the north parking area towards Ash Creek. When you get to the foundation, head south to the next drainage over. All of the routes are on the second tier with the exception of the previously mentioned left arching crack/chimney (Wide Glide 5.9)

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Little Springs Crag

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 13 ● Super Glide Trad Upper Tier
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 63 ● Scotty Breaks Loose Sport Upper Tier
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 72 ● Red Nectar Rage Sport Upper Tier
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 30 ● Red Rider Sport Upper Tier
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 38 ● Red Ships of Spain Sport Upper Tier
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 13 ● Red Ball Jets Sport Upper Tier