Rock climbing has emerged as quite the hobby across the country; however, it has really taken off in Nevada, particularly in Red Rock Canyon, located just 20 miles west of Las Vegas. Red Rock has become quite synonymous with rock climbing in Nevada due to the vast number of routes and the beauty of the area. However, in addition to Red Rock, Nevada has several other breathtaking and inspiring places to climb. Take a look.
- Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas
Christian Holland/Flickr Located just 20 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a rock climber’s dream and chock full of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring climbs. Whether one is a novice or experienced climber, Red Rock Canyon is the place to learn to climb, advance skills, climb a long multi-pitch route, or combine them all for a fabulous (and tiring) day.
Mark Doliner/Flickr Red Rock Canyon is among the preeminent rock climbing destinations in the U.S. This climbing route is lovingly called “Cannibal Crag.”
Edwin Bachetti/Flickr This climb is known as “Crude Behavior.”
- Lamoille Canyon, Ruby Mountains, Elko
Robert Johnson/Facebook Called “The Yosemite of Nevada,” Lamoille Canyon, located in the Ruby Mountains in northern Nevada, has a variety of rock climbing routes for the novice and the expert. During the winter, ice climbing is quite popular here.
Cortney Smith/Flickr
- Mount Charleston, Spring Mountains, Las Vegas
Sasha DiGiulian/Facebook One of the preeminent hard limestone climbing destinations, Mount Charleston is known for its beauty, overhanging caves, and relatively close proximity to Las Vegas without the latter’s heat.
Grant Mercer/Facebook Mount Charleston has more than 180 different climbing routes for beginners and the more advanced (pictured).
- Eagle Creek Canyon, Lake Tahoe
Gearonimo Sports/Facebook A climb up the “Unknown Chimney” is, indeed, a challenge but oh so worth it. Look at that view.
Jim Thornburg/Alpinist Magazine/Facebook This challenging wall in Eagle Creek Canyon is known as “Space Walk.”
- Donner Summit, Lake Tahoe
High Elevation Films/Facebook Donner Summit offers both sport and more traditional climbs. They vary from slabs to cracks to faces to radical overhangs.
The Calder Cabin/Facebook A stunning view of the challenging climbs near Donner Summit.
- Big Chief, Lake Tahoe
High Elevation Films/Facebook Big Chief has some amazing short and well bolted sport climbs, although they are somewhat difficult to find, but when you do, the views are truly awe-inspiring.
Reno Tahoe/Flickr The Big Chief area is best known for its collection of sport bolted volcanic crags with new lines and climbs added quite regularly
Are you an avid rock climber? How many of these places have you visited, or did I leave your favorite off the list? Please comment below.
Christian Holland/Flickr
Located just 20 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a rock climber’s dream and chock full of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring climbs. Whether one is a novice or experienced climber, Red Rock Canyon is the place to learn to climb, advance skills, climb a long multi-pitch route, or combine them all for a fabulous (and tiring) day.
Mark Doliner/Flickr
Red Rock Canyon is among the preeminent rock climbing destinations in the U.S. This climbing route is lovingly called “Cannibal Crag.”
Edwin Bachetti/Flickr
This climb is known as “Crude Behavior.”
Robert Johnson/Facebook
Called “The Yosemite of Nevada,” Lamoille Canyon, located in the Ruby Mountains in northern Nevada, has a variety of rock climbing routes for the novice and the expert. During the winter, ice climbing is quite popular here.
Cortney Smith/Flickr
Sasha DiGiulian/Facebook
One of the preeminent hard limestone climbing destinations, Mount Charleston is known for its beauty, overhanging caves, and relatively close proximity to Las Vegas without the latter’s heat.
Grant Mercer/Facebook
Mount Charleston has more than 180 different climbing routes for beginners and the more advanced (pictured).
Gearonimo Sports/Facebook
A climb up the “Unknown Chimney” is, indeed, a challenge but oh so worth it. Look at that view.
Jim Thornburg/Alpinist Magazine/Facebook
This challenging wall in Eagle Creek Canyon is known as “Space Walk.”
High Elevation Films/Facebook
Donner Summit offers both sport and more traditional climbs. They vary from slabs to cracks to faces to radical overhangs.
The Calder Cabin/Facebook
A stunning view of the challenging climbs near Donner Summit.
Big Chief has some amazing short and well bolted sport climbs, although they are somewhat difficult to find, but when you do, the views are truly awe-inspiring.
Reno Tahoe/Flickr
The Big Chief area is best known for its collection of sport bolted volcanic crags with new lines and climbs added quite regularly
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