All Locations > Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > (01) Calico Basin > Ash Spring

Alternative Crag Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Alternative Crag

L › R R › L A › Z

	It's All Rock S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Prophet, The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Alternative Action S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Nirvana S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Hotline S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Flying Rats S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Paralyzed S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Psychic Eye S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Alternative Nation S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

Order Wrong? Sort Routes

Explore this area in 3D

Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.

Elevation:	4,057 ft	1,237 m
GPS:	36.15633, -115.43093 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	59,130 total · 303/month
Shared By:	Manjushri on May 3, 2009 · Updates
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

See Weather Forecast

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

Excellent sport destination with several high quality routes ranging from .11b to .13a/b, including the standout Hotline, one of the best of the grade in Red Rock. This crag is shady, with the right (west) side receiving some afternoon sun in the spring months. It can be quite breezy here as well. There is a great, flat place at the base to hang out.

Getting There

From the west end of the Kraft Mountain Trailhead parking lot, hike a gravel road (or dirt trails to the right) heading west past an abandoned building project. Continue through dirt trails along the spring until you reach some large boulders where you can look up and left (southwest) and see a natural bridge. Hike/scramble up the steep hillside to the right side of the bridge and over it, continuing up the gully to the base of an obvious, huge boulder with a very steep north face.

9 Total Climbs

Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Location:	Alternative Crag Change
Type:	to Trad Sport Toprope
Quality:
Pitches:
Sort by:	then:

Classic Climbing Routes at Alternative Crag

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

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 182 ● Paralyzed Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 13 ● Flying Rats Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 56 ● Psychic Eye Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 180 ● The Prophet Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 6 ● Alternative Nation Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 113 ● Hotline Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 20 ● Alternative Action Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c 34 ● Nirvana Sport