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3rd or 4th class Red Rocks routes in July

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S. Eppes · · Bend , OR · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 35

Hey All
I'm going to be in Vegas at the end of the month for a conference and will have a day or two to go out and scramble around Red Rocks. Do any of you have suggestions for routes that don't require any gear (I will have shoes and a chalk bag). I've climbed at RR a few times, so I know the basic layout of the park. I'm just looking to get outside, get a workout and have some fun, so even cool hikes that you know of would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

Richard Dower · · Overland Park, KS · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 150

Bridge Mountain. Best hike in RR, imho. Natural Arch, 4th class scrambling, longish approach if you don't have a good 4wheel drive. Highest point in RR. Great views of Pine Creek Canyon from above.

Richard Dower · · Overland Park, KS · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 150
cassondra l · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2008 · Points: 335

yes, Bridge Mt is a lot of fun. Make sure you get some good beta for the trail (available at the visitor center or check out the book,"Hiking Las Vegas" at the library.)

Jan Tarculas · · Riverside, Ca · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 927

why not go bouldering at calico basin?

Joe Wysznski · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 207

Agreed, Bridge Mountain is the best hike/scramble in Red Rock. Google Branch Whitney's "Hiking Las Vegas". He has great route descriptions and pics. Think he charges a couple of bucks for the routes on his page, but well worth it. Also consider Juniper Peak, another fun scramble and considerbly shorter than Bridge. Start early morning at sunrise to avoid scorching temps and sun.

FYI- Bridge Mtn is not the highest point in RR. That would be Mt. Wilson.

S. Eppes · · Bend , OR · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 35

You all are awesome, thanks for the advice!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Nevada
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