Red Rock Canyon is one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the country and an incredible spring and fall getaway for Seattle and Pacific Northwest climbers. Washington Alpine Guides partners with select local guide services to offer guided Red Rock climbing trips on everything from moderate multi-pitch classics to huge routes soaring more than 1,000 feet above the desert. With beautiful sandstone, enormous walls, warm desert weather, and thousands of routes to choose from, Red Rock is the perfect place to escape the Northwest rain and pack several days with unforgettable climbing.

One of the best things about climbing at Red Rock is the incredible selection of moderate multi-pitch routes. Climbers comfortable from roughly 5.6 to 5.10 can choose from shorter adventures to full-day classics with 10, 12, or even 16 pitches of climbing. Whether you want to experience your first desert multi-pitch route, improve your traditional climbing skills, or tackle one of Red Rock’s famous long routes, we can customize the trip around your experience, goals, and climbing ability.

Some of Our Favorite Red Rock Multi-Pitch Climbs

• Cat in the Hat – 5.6, 6 pitches – A super-fun Red Rock classic and fantastic introduction to desert multi-pitch climbing.

• Solar Slab – 5.6, 9 pitches – A long, moderate adventure with tons of climbing and spectacular desert views.

• Olive Oil – 5.7, 5 pitches – One of Red Rock’s quintessential moderate classics, with pitch after pitch of enjoyable climbing.

• Birdland – 5.7+, 6 pitches – Fantastic climbing on beautiful sandstone and one of the area’s most popular moderate routes.

• Dark Shadows – 5.8, 4 pitches – A gorgeous route following a striking corner system deep inside Pine Creek Canyon.

• Frogland – 5.8, 6 pitches – An absolute classic combining varied climbing, incredible position, and a true Red Rock adventure.

• Purblind Pillar – 5.8, 6 pitches – A fantastic moderate multi-pitch adventure with excellent climbing and a more adventurous feel.

• Crimson Chrysalis – 5.8+, 9 pitches – A spectacular climb up an exposed tower with a true summit and incredible position.

• Mr. Z to Armatron – 5.9, multi-pitch linkup – A fantastic linkup combining adventurous climbing with the incredibly featured sandstone of Armatron.

• Epinephrine – 5.9, 16 pitches – One of the most famous long routes in Red Rock, with more than 1,500 feet of unforgettable climbing.

• Ginger Cracks – 5.9, 7 pitches – A beautiful Red Rock classic featuring excellent crack and face climbing in a spectacular canyon setting.

From relaxed 5.6 adventures to huge all-day classics, Red Rock has an almost endless supply of incredible multi-pitch climbing. It’s hard to imagine a better place to trade Seattle’s spring or fall rain for sunshine, warm sandstone, towering walls, and a few days of fantastic desert climbing.

3-day minumum.

Pricing

1:1 $650 per day

2:1 $375 per person per day