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Area 51 Rock Climbing

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Routes in Area 51

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	HWY S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Deny Everything S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Virus, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Alienation S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	E.T. S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Mars Attacks ET S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Mars Attacks S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Paranormal S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Alien vs Predator S 5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a
	Black Project S 5.13b/c 8a+ 29 X- 30 E7 6c
	Extraterresticle S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Toxic Reasons S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	White Project S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Parallel Dimensions S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Galactus S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Alien Eyes S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Milky Way Surfer S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Galaxy Surfer S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Alien Within Me S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Elevation:	4,369 ft	1,332 m
GPS:	36.28336, -115.4029 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The most concentrated cliff in La Madre North. This area was first developed in the 90s, but has seen a recent resurgence in popularity as hard projects have been dispatched, primarily by Jonathan Siegrist. The west to northwest angling cave is densely packed with a collection of some of the hardest routes in the area, including one 5.15a called Close Encounters.

The surrounding west and northwest facing walls have a much more approachable range of grades, with many routes in the 5.11 to 5.13- range. Expect morning shade and afternoon sun for the most part. The routes to the right of the cave receive the least sun.

The rock is very typical mid-grade limestone that is common among most of the surrounding areas. Some sections of good rock and plenty of choss as well.

Getting There

See parent area and map for driving directions. Park along the dirt road at the small pullout that only fits a handful of cars. From the lot, head down into the wash, and cross the wash aiming for the left side of a rocky ramp to exit the wash. At the top of the ramp, pick up a faint trail that winds through the desert. The trail eventually meets up with another wash and takes you to the base of the cliff with some very minor scrambling towards the end. 25-30 minutes to ascend and a little bit less on the way back. 0.8 miles with 350ft of elevation gain.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Area 51

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

5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● Alien Within Me Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 30 ● Paranormal Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 14 ● Deny Everything Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 23 ● The Virus Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 6 ● Milky Way Surfer Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 8 ● Parallel Dimensions Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 17 ● Toxic Reasons Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 7 ● Extraterresticle Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 4 ● Alien Eyes Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 5 ● Alienation Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 5 ● Galactus Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 6 ● White Project Sport