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Featured Trad, Sport, Bouldering, and other popular climbing routes and climbing areas Winnemucca, Nevada.
A smattering of small boulders that are super close to Winnemucca and are very easy to access. With memorable classic climbs such as The Jigglers Traverse, The Inverted Jiggle, Hold My White Claw, Shoeshine Traverse, and more... this is a climbing destination spot like no other! Or at least a fun spot for locals after a workday. The sunsets here can be pretty epic!Don't forget the sit starts and watch out for broken glass. Head SE out of Winnemucca on Water Canyon Road. The following distances are from Highland Park in Winnemucca:At 1.1 miles the paved road turns to gravel.At 2.7 miles turn right onto a dirt road with a creek crossing.At 3.3 miles take a right (NW) onto a dirt 2-track road going up a small hill. The parking is 600 hundred feet up this road.The boulders are all within a minute hike from the parking.*The road is a little rough getting out there, but a Subaru or better has no trouble at all. A lifted Prius has even been known to frequent this crag.
This is a small wall about 40 feet in height that is composed of quartzite rock. It's extremally close and easy access from Winnemucca, nearby free camping in Water Canyon, and shady aspect make it an appealing place to climb, even in the summer heat. There is likely potential for more routes to the SE of here and perhaps elsewhere in Water Canyon. DRIVING: Head SE out of Winnemucca on Water Canyon Road. The following distances are from Highland Park in Winnemucca:At 1.1 miles the paved road turns to gravel.At 4.4 miles you will reach the end of the road, which is the main Water Canyon Trailhead that has an information board and a pit toilet. Park here.HIKING: Hike generally SE up the Water Canyon Trail crossing the stream several times along the way. At about 0.3 miles you'll encounter the only Y in the trail, stay left. Continue hiking 0.35 more miles up the trail until you see a small cave on your left. Take a right (SE) off the trail to head down to the creek. Cross the creek and hike up alongside the rock on your right. Don't poke the packrat or it's midden (nest)! Follow the rock ramp up and to the right and it will take you to the top of the formation where you will find 2 sets of anchors (one set facing the trail on the face and one set of anchors facing east on a ledge).*If you get to the yurt or it's platform you've gone way too far! See approach trail in the map section for more details.
A fun area with lots of rock that's very close to Winnemucca (about a 10 min drive). Not much is currently established here, but it's a fun area for exploring and there is certainly more rock climbing potential. Most of the land in this area is managed by the BLM.There is also free camping (3 day limit), pit toilets, a free disc golf course, mountain biking and hiking options, and a fully stocked yurt (Nov-June) for back country skiing. Head SE out of Winnemucca on Water Canyon Road. The following distances are from Highland Park in Winnemucca:At 1.1 miles the paved road turns to gravel.At 2.7 miles turn right to go to the Winnemucca Sunset Boulders, otherwise continue SE on Water Canyon Road.At 4.4 miles you'll reach the trailhead parking.
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