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Elevation: 5,530 ft
GPS: 36.0192, -115.47011
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Shared By: John Peterson on Mar 24, 2004 · Updates
Admins: Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen, Aaron Mc
Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

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A south facing crag with a variety of routes from 5.7 - 5.9. Climbs are about 5 pitches or so.

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Directions are found in the Windy Canyon description. The descent is easy by Red Rocks standards - follow cairns off the back of the rock to a gully. Follow this down a short ways, looking for a small saddle on the left. Cut over to this saddle and then down ledges to the base of the face.

14 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at South Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 327
Jubilant Song
Trad 8 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 61
Hot Fudge Thursday
Trad 6 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 5
Joanne of Arch
Trad 4 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 15
Western Swing
Trad 8 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Jubilant Song
 327
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 8 pitches
Hot Fudge Thursday
 61
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 6 pitches
Joanne of Arch
 5
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 4 pitches
Western Swing
 15
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 8 pitches
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