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First Creek Canyon Rock Climbing

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Areas in First Creek Canyon

Alcohol Wall 5

Amber Oasis, The 9

Bearclaw Spire 8

Bighorn Bluff 2

First Creek Slabs 14

Gentleman's Club, The 4

Labyrinth Wall 6

Lotta Balls Wall 15

Lower Slot Club Wall 1

Mudterm Area 9

Romper Room 11

Schoolyard, The 17

Slippery Buttress 5

Slippery Peak & Slippery Peak Apron 5

Slot Club Wall 18

Strawberry Hill Buttress 11

Waaay Above the Arch 1

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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details

Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm, the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor). These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out - consider bringing one to be part of your kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).

Description

Includes Lotta Balls Wall. Also a good place to start for some of the big routes on the southern part of Mount Wilson.

Getting There

Drive south on Route 159 from the area of the Visitor Center. Continue south past the exit from the scenic loop road for another two or three miles to the clearly marked First Creek Trailhead. Park here and follow the trail west into the mouth of the canyon.

141 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at First Creek Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 205 ● Doobie Dance Trad Romper Room
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 247 ● Romper Room Trad Romper Room
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 154 ● Lady Luck Trad 7 pitches First Creek Slabs
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 660 ● Lotta Balls Trad 3 pitches Lotta Balls Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 507 ● Black Magic Trad 4 pitches Lotta Balls Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 114 ● Hot Flash Trad 10 pitches First Creek Slabs
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 26 ● Return of the Jedi Trad Schoolyard
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Frank's Right Foot Stinks TR Romper Room
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 77 ● Rob Roy Trad Alcohol Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 95 ● Gin Ricky Trad Alcohol Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 11 ● Tongue and Groove Trad 2 pitches Slippery Buttress
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R 62 ● Mai Tai Trad Alcohol Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 13 ● The Undertone Trad 2 pitches Slippery Buttress
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 4 ● Shadow Corner Trad Amber Oasis
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 28 ● Straight Shot Trad Alcohol Wall