Red Rocks has a bit of everything for the climber: hard steep sport routes, long multi-pitch walls, and even some bouldering. With limited time I only had one day to climb. Our objective was Eagle Dance IV 5.10c A0. A 5:00 AM start from the still awake and partying Las Vegas strip had us meeting our friends and climbing partners at the Red Rock Canyon park gate at 6:00 AM. The hike up Oak Creek Canyon offered great views of towering sandstone walls with Eagle Wall coming into view after a little over an hour of fast hiking.
-Hiking in to Oak Creek Canyon
A quick calf burning section of 3rd class scrambling brought us to the base of the 10 pitch desert classic.
-Eagle Dance Route
The pitches went quickly as the climbing was fun and enjoyable as we basked in the sun on the south facing wall.
-Topping out pitch 4
-Heading up pitch 5
Red Rocks is a great destination for climbers of all abilities. There are typically cheap flights into Vegas and accommodations range from camping in a tent out near Red Rocks to staying in a high roller suite on the strip. Who knows a couple days climbing a couple hitting the slots and the trip might just pay for itself!
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