A Climber's Map for Red Rock Canyon, NV: Crag Summaries, Approaches, and Walk-Offs (By Climb-On Maps, 2017) - A climber’s approach and walkoff map available to complement Mountain Project and the Handren guide.

Guidebooks and Climber's Map (Listed Alphabetically) Occasionally there is run out or mild sandbagging on bolted sport routes, but for the most part you can be pretty confident you are well protected and the grade will be in the “ball park.” But beware of some of the old school (pre-1980) trad routes, especially the 5.9s, they can be sandbagged (5.9 was the top grade in the 1970s, so a 5.9 can be a 5.9 or a 5.11 or possibly higher). The grading and bolting in Red Rocks tends to be on par with today’s modern standards, in some places it's even a little soft. Look for the following signs to give a clue about where to turn: 'Do Not Feed the Burrows,' 'Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center 2 miles,' and 'BLM Fire Station.' Turn left on to Moenkopi Rd just after the Fire Station sign and follow that road to the end. There is not a campground road sign if you are heading southwest from Vegas on 159 (there is a sign going the opposite direction). The camp ground is also off 159, but is not well labeled.

Continue heading southwest and follow the signs. Take any of the main highways or streets to the far west end of Las Vegas, then hop onto highway 159 (inside the city 159 is the same as Charleston Blvd). Red Rocks is popular for a reason - it offers something for everyone. But beware, the dark patina rock can get damn hot, making climbing quite painful if you wait too long to get onto or off your climb in those summer months.

and off the rock by 11 a.m.) you can have the place to yourself in the summer and not scorch. Located just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, Red Rocks is easy to get to, yet far enough away from the Las Vegas strip to feel like you are in a whole other world.Īs a desert crag, winter, spring, and fall are the primary Red Rock climbing seasons. Officially called the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Red Rocks is one of the sandstone climbing dreamscapes of the U.S.

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