Swimming Hole Rock Rock Climbing

This short outcropping of black basalt rock is next to the Virgin River at a popular swimming hole with a rope swing on a cottonwood tree. It is only 35-40 feet tall and the climbs are on the east face. Therefore, morning sun and afternoon shade. Dreadfully hot in the summer until evening. Comfortable in the winter on sunny days. Easy top-rope access from the back side of the rock. Good area for family outings and teaching people/kids how to climb. Hopefully over time others will add routes.  For now there are 5 short well-bolted sport routes. The Hurricane Gorge has lots more potential on bigger walls. The rock faces tend to be blocky and loose and may require significant cleaning. The area is part of the Desert Reserve and currently any route development needs to be approved by the land managers. Further information regarding access for route development should be forthcoming soon.The routes are located immediately next to the river, separate from the massive basalt cliffs that form the canyon walls. No shade directly at the crag, but there are some picnic tables and trees about 30 yds upstream. A much better and faster approach is from the end of W Center street. 37.201419, -113.283899. Pay attention to parking signs in the neighborhood.