Closest climbing to Las Vegas, NOT managed by fed gov't?

Let's say hypothetically you are in Las Vegas this weekend to climb but the government shuts down on Friday. And let's assume the shutdown closes national parks and similar places managed by the government like Red Rock National Conservation Area and Joshua Tree National Park.

Now I know several areas at Red Rocks can be accessed from public roads. But if these are the only areas available it might be kind of unpleasant to be there.

Would you hop in your car and drive? Where would you go for trad? For sport?

I think the gate should be left open if they shut down!

Calico bASIN IS FULL OF SPORT AND TRAD. Should not be a problem to access. Along with First Creek,Black Velvet,Windy Canyon,MT. Charleston, MT. Potosi. Lone MTN. Gun CLub, Area 51, Robbers Roost, ETC. These are all under some sort of federal jurisdiction but are uncloseable. I.E. No tollbooth to operate.

I know this is a bit redundant, but I had already put it together so I thought I would share the links to Red Rock areas you can get to without entering the loop road.

Calico Basin, Oak Creek (with a bit of walking), First Creek and Black Velvet . Plus, I would imagine you could still hike over the Calico Hills (First Pullout,Second Pullout and Sandstone Quarry) from the Calico Basin and get to some of the areas in pullouts.

one more for trad: Windy Peak

2 hours north is Snow Creek Canyon State Park in St George. A red rockish type experience.

Which direction you want to go?

Virgin River Gorge or New Jack in Barstow.

Get on your bike and go around the gate or walk around the gate, over the gate could be another option(:

I'll be out there climbing the 13-17. If it isn't open it'll just be a longer hike. I just bought an annual pass too!

there's a good bit of limestone around that doesn't depend on an open gate: Lone Mountain, Water World, etc...

Nick Mardirosian wrote:I'll be out there climbing the 13-17. If it isn't open it'll just be a longer hike. I just bought an annual pass too!