The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council identified this problem years ago and has worked to provide 'wag bags' free of charge in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor). ***** HUMAN WASTE ***** Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. Please note that the site only aims to help climbers make informed decisions should not be treated as the source of truth for whether climbing can or cannot be safely done! If you're wondering when it last rained, /redrock displays information collected by a rain gauge located at the Red Rock visitor center. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. 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. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS during or after rain. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days.
Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Red Rock: a few thousand routes, generally warm weather, every kind climbing from short sport routes to big 20-pitch outings, nearby Las Vegas for off-rock activities.
