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Lime Kiln Canyon Rock Climbing

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Areas in Lime Kiln Canyon

Back Walls, The 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Grail, The 0 / 56 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 56

Redbud Canyon 0 / 26 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 26

Sacred Trust, The 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

South-Facing Wall (AKA the North Wall), The 0 / 9 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

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Elevation:	4,000 ft	1,219 m
GPS:	36.66053, -114.01148 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Lime Kiln Canyon is a limestone sport climbing area located just east of Mesquite, NV across the border in Arizona. It is composed of three main sectors:

The Grail which has many long, single pitch climbs of high quality vertical to slightly overhanging rock. There are also a handful of multi-pitch routes. Mostly shady. This is by far the most popular of the Lime Kiln crags.

The Sacred Trust which has a selection of single pitch climbs as well as a few 5+ pitch routes. This wall doesn't have quite the quality of rock as The Grail but there are still some fantastic climbs and plenty of sunshine makes it good for colder days.

The Back Walls and Redbud Canyon are farther up and back in the canyon. These routes are mainly vertical and slightly slabby quality grey limestone where moderate grades abound.

Lime Kiln is best in the fall and spring. Winter is cold and summer is hot.

There is a pit toilet installed at the trailhead but bringing extra toilet paper isn't a bad idea due to the popularity of the area.

Getting There

From I-15, take exit 120 or 122 for Mesquite and follow Mesquite Blvd (SR 144/NV-170) to Riverside Road (NV-170). Turn south on Riverside Road (NV-170) and follow it for 1.1 miles. Just after going over the Virgin River reset the odometer and immediately turn left onto White Rock Road. Drive approximately 0.3 mile on White Rock Road until it makes a sharp turn to the left. At this point continue going straight onto an unpaved road. This intersection is marked by a sign that says Lime Kiln 10 miles. Continue for 10.7 miles from the intersection of Riverside and White Rock. At 3.0 miles, keep left at the fork, continuing to a pull-off on the left at the start of the approach.

A quick 20 minute walk up the hill leads to The Grail or The Sacred Trust. Another 5-10 minutes leads to the Back Walls.

108 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lime Kiln Canyon

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

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 212 ● Homeostasis Sport Grail
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 304 ● Khaleesi Sport Grail
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 88 ● City Dweller (Cellar Dweller) Sport Back Walls
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 146 ● The Madness Sport Grail
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 99 ● Excalibur Sport Grail
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 278 ● Mesquiter Sport Grail
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 182 ● The Sadness Sport Grail
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 110 ● The Way of the Peaceful Bolter Sport Grail
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 104 ● The Serf Sport Grail
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 127 ● Vesper Sport 2 pitches Grail
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 74 ● Total Depravity Sport 2 pitches Grail
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 112 ● Mantis Sport Grail
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 68 ● Homo Faber Sport Grail
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 60 ● The Honeycomb Sport Grail
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c 49 ● Hoarse Platitudes Sport Grail