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Red Book Point Rock Climbing
Routes in b. Red Book Point
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West side T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b |
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NorthWest Ridges T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
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North Gully + NW ridge T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13 |
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SouthEast gully+face T Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c PG13 |
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South gully+ridge T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Walrus Gully T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b |
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Red Book Ridges T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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| Elevation: | 4,552 ft | 1,387 m |
| GPS: |
36.15581, -115.43358 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | kenr on Feb 10, 2017 | |
| Admins: | Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen |
Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet.
Details
Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm, the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.
HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor). These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out - consider bringing one to be part of your kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).
HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor). These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out - consider bringing one to be part of your kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).
Description
One of the higher summits in the middle of the Calicos, surrounded by interesting rock situations with fun scrambling sequences and some thoughtful navigation.
name is from Courtney Purcell's print guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles.
. . (also known as "Point 4608").
So far we know of these main routes:
* West side (from Second Pullout parking):
. . . (perhaps easiest, and likely useful as descent).
* SouthEast gully + face (from Assisi Rd or Sandstone Rd parking):
. . . (also useful as a descent, lots of interesting scrambling, gets more difficult higher up).
* NorthWest Ridges (from Frostie Shack Pass).
* NorthWest gully + ridge (from the Middle Sand Flat):
. . . (sustained exposed lower section leads to fun ridge).
* South gully + ridge (from Stairmaster Pass):
. . . (at least one difficult crux sequence, lots of interesting scrambling).
also ...
* Red Book Ridge traverse (from Stairmaster Pass to Frostie Shack Pass)
. . . (Link-Up? could be preceded by traverse of the Calico South Ridge).
The Courtney Purcell book suggests a SouthEast ridge route. We're not sure of the details - ? perhaps it is a (better) variation of the ESE gully route?
name is from Courtney Purcell's print guidebook, Rambles & Scrambles.
. . (also known as "Point 4608").
So far we know of these main routes:
* West side (from Second Pullout parking):
. . . (perhaps easiest, and likely useful as descent).
* SouthEast gully + face (from Assisi Rd or Sandstone Rd parking):
. . . (also useful as a descent, lots of interesting scrambling, gets more difficult higher up).
* NorthWest Ridges (from Frostie Shack Pass).
* NorthWest gully + ridge (from the Middle Sand Flat):
. . . (sustained exposed lower section leads to fun ridge).
* South gully + ridge (from Stairmaster Pass):
. . . (at least one difficult crux sequence, lots of interesting scrambling).
also ...
* Red Book Ridge traverse (from Stairmaster Pass to Frostie Shack Pass)
. . . (Link-Up? could be preceded by traverse of the Calico South Ridge).
The Courtney Purcell book suggests a SouthEast ridge route. We're not sure of the details - ? perhaps it is a (better) variation of the ESE gully route?
Getting There
- - > "rbp" on the map.
Which trailhead parking depends on which route. See list of trailheads on the Area description for Calico Peaks
This peak is about
+620 vertical feet over 0.4 mile distance from the 2nd Pull-out parking (N36.1518 W115.4374) on the Scenic Loop road;
or about
+1100 vertical feet over 1.2 mile distance from Red Springs parking (N36.1464 W115.4189) by Calico Basin Rd;
or about
+950 vertical feet over 0.8 mile distance from end of Sandstone Rd (N36.15679 W115.41995).
Which trailhead parking depends on which route. See list of trailheads on the Area description for Calico Peaks
This peak is about
+620 vertical feet over 0.4 mile distance from the 2nd Pull-out parking (N36.1518 W115.4374) on the Scenic Loop road;
or about
+1100 vertical feet over 1.2 mile distance from Red Springs parking (N36.1464 W115.4189) by Calico Basin Rd;
or about
+950 vertical feet over 0.8 mile distance from end of Sandstone Rd (N36.15679 W115.41995).
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