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Cannibal Crag

Submitted By: Mike Morley on Feb 17, 2004
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BETA PHOTO: Cannibal Crag, with two climbers on top.


Description 

The Cannibal Crag is a gigantic boulder located near Red Spring. Cannibal has a total of 19 routes and is usually shaded. The routes at Cannibal Crag range from 5.6 to 5.12d, making this area popular with groups who have varying levels of ability. The routes described start on the western side, continuing around to the north and then to the eastern face, ending with the overhanging southern side. The approach time is about five to ten minutes. When you arrive at the boulder from the approach trail, you will be facing the northern side.

[Reprinted with permission from Jed Botsford, Climbing Ranger - RRCNCA]


Getting There 

Refer to general directions for Calico Basin.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Cannibal Crag:
You Are What You Eat   5.4     Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
Ma and Pa Kettle   5.7     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   
A Man in Every Pot   5.8+     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   
What's Eating You   5.10a/b     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
Baseboy   5.10+ PG13     Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet   
Elbows of Mac and Ronnie   5.11a     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
Have a Beer with Fear   5.11a     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
Caustic Cock   5.11b     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   
Baseboy (Bolted Variation)   5.11b     Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet   
Pickled Cock   5.11c     Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
Maneater   5.12a     Sport, 1 pitch   
Fuck this Sport (aka Fear this Sport)   5.12b     Sport, 35 feet   
New Wave Hookers   5.12c     Sport, 40 feet   
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Featured Route For Cannibal Crag
Ian Wolfe pulling the crux moves on Caustic Cock. Photo was taken by John Tremblay.

Caustic Cock 5.11b  NV : Red Rock : ... : Cannibal Crag
This route follows the stunning arete feature on the NE side of the Cannibal Boulder. Easy climbing up to the second bolt, where the real fun begins. From here it gets steep and interesting. The crux begins after the third bolt is clipped and includes a few desparate moves to surmount the cock, and a very desparate and kind of scary clip for the 4th bolt. From there, a few airy crimpers lead up to bolted anchors.This is a wonderful spot to ge...[more]   Browse More Classics in NV


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Map of Calico Basin Area

BETA PHOTO: Map of Calico Basin Area

Unknown climber on East Face of Cannibal Crag, 2/29/04.

Unknown climber on East Face of Cannibal Crag, 2/2...

Jay on the upper slabs of Caliban at the Cannibal Crag. Pretty fun place to spend a day.

Jay on the upper slabs of Caliban at the Cannibal ...

Cannibal Crag east side in th afternoon.

Cannibal Crag east side in th afternoon.

This is a great crag and hangout spot with the kids as there is a lot scrambling to be had in the immediate vicinity.

This is a great crag and hangout spot with the kid...

Cannibal Crag

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By Killis Howard
Jun 28, 2007

The Red Spring parking is fine unless you're planning to hang around until/after sundown. At that point, they can ticket/lock the gate and that might not help you out too much. For later sessions at calico, the traditional corner parking is better.