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Finish Line

V5, Boulder, 12 ft (4 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 27 votes
FA: Aaron Scruggs
Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rock Boulders > (01) Calico Bas… > Red Spring Boul… > Below Moderate… > Finish Line Boulder
Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

Description

Cave problem, all overhang and good quality rock once passed the jugs. Since your in a cave you have shade through out the day, but the sun hits the last few holds on the cave during midday. Never sees action since its a new route, you will however see trad climbers above you, which is always a plus. Hiker below you but never stray from the trail. On windy days can be bad, the wind pushes everything through the tunnel and sand in your eyes. Rated at a v4/5, Aaron Scruggs believe to have gotten the first ascent in May. I, Andrew La Combe got the 2nd. Both of us put time into working the problem with sand and rock crumbling, now its a solid line for anyone who want a cave problem with low fall.

Location

Enter Red Springs Picnic Area, head toward moderate mecca, cave problem is just below it about 30ft down. Easy way is to hike down to the bottom, follow trail until you are just below moderate and hike up to a big boulder leaning on another one. About 30ft up the hill, approach time about 15mins. Once there enter the little opening,you see a jug start on the inside right. Walk down to your right as well.

Protection

Two to three pads need with a spot.

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Finishline
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Picture shows the small trail leading up towards the boulder relative to moderate mecca wall
[Hide Photo] Picture shows the small trail leading up towards the boulder relative to moderate mecca wall
showing the crux of the line.
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Travis Kaney
Green Bay, WI
  V4
[Hide Comment] Not the prettiest rock but this line climbs really well. Very fun! Probably a little harder for the shorter folks. Oct 11, 2018
Kirby Lau
Las Vegas, NV
[Hide Comment] 5’10” neutral ape beta
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