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Elevation: 4,597 ft
GPS: 36.07565, -115.47367
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Shared By: Larry DeAngelo on Feb 9, 2009
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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At the mouth of First Creek Canyon, on the south (left) side, there is an area of complex cliff bands with several good routes. In Joanne Urioste's 1984 guidebook, she says merely, "Short climbs abound in the broken easternmost section at the mouth of the canyon." Much of the history is hazy, but Joe Herbst, Mark Moore, and Tom Kaufman (and probably others) did a number of lines back in the 70s.

Most of the cliffs face northeast and stay relatively cool. The rock ranges from excellent varnish to the sandy white variety.

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Hike in on the First Creek Trail. About the time the main trail drops into the sandy canyon bottom, exit left and follow faint trails up an indefinite ridge to reach the cliffs. As you reach the top of the ridge, bear left for routes near the Coffin Corner, or right for routes near the Schoolyard Bully.

Allow at least an hour from the trailhead.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Schoolyard

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Deja Vu
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Return of the Jedi
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
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Discipline Problem
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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Coffin Corner
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Deja Vu
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Return of the Jedi
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Discipline Problem
 9
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 Trad
Coffin Corner
 11
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
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