Summary
The Gun Club is located in the suburbs of Las Vegas tucked into a small, attractive canyon that also contains hiking trails. This is a primarily single-pitch sport limestone crag that is enjoyed by the locals but is also a great rainy-day (or post rainy day) alternative to Red Rock Canyon.
Climbs are located on both sides of the canyon, so often when its sunny on one side of the canyon its shady on the other. Having climbs on both sides of the canyon also adds to the variety of climbing and helps spread people out.
Directions
There is lots of parking, bathrooms, and an easy approach from the Cliff Shadows Open Desert Park. You can see the limestone cliffs west of the park. Google map the park on your phone for the best directions.
Grading, Boltings, and Guidebook Tips
There are climbs for all levels and preferences here with grades ranging from featured 5.6 to overhung 5.12. Most of the climbs are nicely bolted with anchors (some even with permadraws), although you might run into some climbs with poorly spaced bolts that have decking potential.
Climbs can be found on Mountain Project: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105887126/the-gun-club
Rock Type, Climbing, and Style
The rock is featured limestone with technical face climbs and many overhung climbs. There are enough climbs and variety of styles to keep you well entertained.
Although this area is well climbed and the rock is generally decent, we did encounter some climbs that had loose rock that needed to be trundled.
Camping
The closest camping is the same camping for Red Rock Canyon.
Yeahs
Neahs
Opinion Rating
Worth It!
The Gun Club is located in the suburbs of Las Vegas tucked into a small, attractive canyon that also contains hiking trails. This is a primarily single-pitch sport limestone crag that is enjoyed by the locals but is also a great rainy-day (or post rainy day) alternative to Red Rock Canyon.
Climbs are located on both sides of the canyon, so often when its sunny on one side of the canyon its shady on the other. Having climbs on both sides of the canyon also adds to the variety of climbing and helps spread people out.
Directions
There is lots of parking, bathrooms, and an easy approach from the Cliff Shadows Open Desert Park. You can see the limestone cliffs west of the park. Google map the park on your phone for the best directions.
Grading, Boltings, and Guidebook Tips
There are climbs for all levels and preferences here with grades ranging from featured 5.6 to overhung 5.12. Most of the climbs are nicely bolted with anchors (some even with permadraws), although you might run into some climbs with poorly spaced bolts that have decking potential.
Climbs can be found on Mountain Project: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105887126/the-gun-club
Rock Type, Climbing, and Style
The rock is featured limestone with technical face climbs and many overhung climbs. There are enough climbs and variety of styles to keep you well entertained.
Although this area is well climbed and the rock is generally decent, we did encounter some climbs that had loose rock that needed to be trundled.
Camping
The closest camping is the same camping for Red Rock Canyon.
Yeahs
- Fun interesting rock with a nice variety of styles
- Well bolted sport (for the most part)
- Good alternative when the sandstone is wet at Red Rocks
- Considering it is a suburban crag, the setting is an attractive canyon.
Neahs
- It can get crowded on weekends
- For the most part the quality of rock is decent, but we did encounter some large, loose rock (helmets!)
Opinion Rating
Worth It!
