The Best Rock Climbing in Nevada

Red Rock Canyon is about 30-45 minutes outside of Las Vegas and is the perfect little get away from the noise of Sin City; however, it will still be slightly infested with tourists.From the trailhead it just looks a bit like thick brush, but once you get into it, you find tiny pools and a little ...

The Bowl of Fire, tucked away in the Muddy Mountains Wilderness, is made up of the same dramatic conglomerate as that of the Valley of Fire, only almost no-one stops to visit as they blitz by on Northshore Road in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.To get there take the Northshore Road 16 mil...

Drive through Calico Basin near Red Rock Canyon Conservatory Area, and park at the end of the road. (The parking lot is pinpointed above) Once you're out of your car, you'll see the Cube. It's a 25 foot boulder, with both easy and extremely difficult climbs on it. Head toward the Cube (toward the...

This hike is located near Stateline, Nevada. The trail joins the Tahoe Rim Trail for part of the hike. Be aware that there will be snow on the trail from November - late May, early June depending on snowfall. Bring snowshoes / appropriate boots if you wish to use the trail in the winter. Experien...

The official address for Red Rock Conservation area for you GPS travelers is: 1000 Scenic Loop Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89161. Head into the park, and you'll be on the one way Scenic Loop Drive. Red Rock is home to thousands of different routes, so it's easy to get lost amidst the rock. I recommend usin...

This is a popular area for beginners and intermediate rope climbers. The corridor is sheltered from the wind, which makes it climbable year-round (but bring a light jacket!). Approach: Climbing coordinates are 36.15547, -115.43613.Driving on Scenic Loop Dr., park on the right at the second parkin...

Pig Rock, aka The Pig, as its name suggests, is a pig-looking outcrop of volcanic tuff that has a variety of routes great for training and being introduced to trad climbing. There is no approach to the routes themselves, as you can park right at the base of The Pig. To get there, take Hwy 445/Pyr...

Cave Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glenbrook, Nevada.

Grand Circle, Turtlehead Peak, and White Rock Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Blue Diamond, Nevada.

Kraft Mountain Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kraft Mountain and Calico Hills Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Las Vegas, Nevada.

Secret Cove Beach is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Carson City, Nevada.

Incandescent Rocks is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nixon, Nevada.

Pine Creek Trail and Climbers Trail to Mescalito is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Blue Diamond, Nevada.

Black Velvet Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Blue Diamond, Nevada.

Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Mt. Rose Summit to Spooner Summit is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Reno, Nevada.