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Mention the state of Nevada and outsiders think of Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, deserts, UFO sightings, etc., but for the rock climber it's Red Rock (in Southern Nevada).

Red Rock is one of the standout destination climbing venues in North America, especially during the cooler months of the year. During the summer it's often too hot for all but hardy locals. Several thousand routes from classic moderate multi-pitch routes like Cat in the Hat, 20-pitch big-wall outings, and difficult sport routes at The Gallery.

Oh, and then there is Las Vegas for when the campground gets too cold and windy in the early evening.

If you haven't been to Red Rock yet, make this the one trip you do this year.

Community

Nevada climbing forum
* Nevada partner finder forum
* Nevada Climbing Gyms

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steep frozen snow 1/1/06

Leah Sandvoss solving the crux of P11 (11d) on Rainbow Wall (Original Route). Photo by Andre Kiryanov

Whale Beach, Lake Tahoe

Desert tortoise.

Calico Basin. Photo by Blitzo.

Desert Hairy Scorpion, FLV, Nevada.

John Heinman on Animal Attack: 5.13b, the Compton Cave, The Hood.

Another Nevada sunset.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

Another Nevada sunset. Photo by Blitzo.

Lone sheep

Pogonip, a strange winter frost.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

Pogonip, a strange winter frost. Photo by Blitzo.

Big horn sheep

Snow in the desert

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Blitzo

I love Nevada! There is so much open space and little hidden treasures, everywhere! Sep 23, 2006

stevecurtis
Petaluma California

Does anyone have information on keyhole peak (or Mtn>)? The picture I saw showed a huge limestone cliff. Feb 10, 2008

Matt Wolski
Salt Lake City

Any info on the huge cliffs easily visible from US 50 west of Great Basin National Park? Feb 10, 2012

J. Thompson
denver, co

"red rock is the name of our park here in clark county y'all!"

Red rock is surely the name...but its not a park!

Big difference between the National Park Service(NPS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Red Rock canyon is a "National Conservation Area" managed by the BLM.

If it were a park we'd have been legally hand drilling for years!

josh Mar 20, 2012

VegasKlinger

Anyone going to the Keyhole Classic in a few weeks?

Good climbing to be had!

Fun for all ages.

Keyhole Classic Rock Climbing Event 2010

Oct 23, 2012

Samuel Thackeray
McCall, Idaho

I am moving to Reno in the Fall and am looking for some climbing in the area. Any good suggestions? Aug 6, 2014

SNevadaClimbersCoalition

27th Annual Keyhole Classic November 7-9th

Don't forget to go out to a Southern Nevada Classic!

The Keyhole Classic held at Keyhole Canyon, just SE of Las Vegas, is happening this weekend the 7th, 8th and 9th.

- Free Camping
- 440' tyrolean traverse
- Chili & Food
- T-Shirts
- Bouldering Comp Saturday
- Top ropes

Come out and have a great time climbing or just meeting up with locals or visiting climbers.

Guidebooks for the area will also be available!

Hope you can make it! Nov 4, 2014

chrisbe Bell
Reno, Nevada

Had an amazing time at the wild granites. If anyone wants some information let me know! Feb 16, 2015

Keithb00ne Boone
Las Vegas, NV

To everyone that climbs on Southern Nevada sandstone. Stop climbing when the rock is wet! You are destroying the routes permanently for an Instagram photo. Climb responsibly and have a backup plan for when your vacation is rained out. Dec 29, 2021