Arizona · Bouldering · White Hills

One Step Up

V2
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Nov–Mar
best months

Is One Step Up open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It doesn't name One Step Up, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Government Wash and 8.0 Mile Road Anticipated Reopening

    Park closure covering Lake Mead National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  • Rocks and Sand on Park Roads from Recent Storms

    Park alert covering Lake Mead National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  • River Mountains Loop Trail Covered by Flood Debris in Multiple Areas

    Park alert covering Lake Mead National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  • Harmful Algae Bloom

    Park alert covering Lake Mead National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

As of · Source: NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of eight boulder problems catalogued in White Rock Canyon Trail at Ringbolt Hot Springs and White Rock Canyon, sitting mid-range within the V0–V3 span at the crag. First ascent by Matthew Miller.

  • Nearby · Ringbolt Hot Springs and White Rock Canyon · Boone Boulders · Demonstrator Wall
  • Best time to go · Nov–Mar

    Best time to visit One Step Up

    Best months: November–March. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      66° / 41°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 45°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 51°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      87° / 58°

      2 wet

    5. May

      97° / 67°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      108° / 75°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      112° / 82°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      111° / 81°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      103° / 72°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      90° / 61°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      75° / 50°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      64° / 42°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Willow Beach, AZ, 7.7 mi away at 740 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Photo of the crag

Ringbolt Hot Springs and White Rock Canyon — the crag this route is on
Ringbolt Hot Springs and White Rock Canyon, Arizona — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: cm195902, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

Keep exploring — more climbs worth the drive

Ringbolt Hot Springs and White Rock CanyonPhoto: cm195902, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

Ringbolt Hot Springs and White Rock Canyon

Next door

8 climbing routes in Arizona, 5 difficulty grades, bouldering pads.

Boone BouldersPhoto: Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac), CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Boone Boulders

~4 min drive

Boone Boulders in Nevada has 6 bouldering routes with 3 difficulty grades.

Demonstrator WallPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Demonstrator Wall

~36 min drive

Demonstrator Wall in Nevada has 6 trad routes across 5 difficulty grades.

Shark Fin WallPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Shark Fin Wall

~36 min drive

Shark Fin Wall in Nevada has 9 trad climbing routes across 4 difficulty grades.

First Waterfall AreaPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

First Waterfall Area

~36 min drive

First Waterfall Area in Nevada has 11 climbing routes with 9 difficulty grades.

Lower CanyonPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Lower Canyon

~36 min drive

Lower Canyon in Nevada has 12 climbing routes across 9 grades, offering bouldering pads, sport, and trad.

Snake Eyes Corridor BoulderingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Snake Eyes Corridor Bouldering

~36 min drive

7 bouldering routes in Nevada.

Front Bouldering WallPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Front Bouldering Wall

~36 min drive

Front Bouldering Wall in Nevada has 6 climbing routes with 5 difficulty grades.

Front Boulder WallPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Front Boulder Wall

~36 min drive

Front Boulder Wall is a bouldering crag in Nevada with 7 routes.

Lower Canyon BoulderingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Lower Canyon Bouldering

~36 min drive

Lower Canyon Bouldering in Nevada has 3 bouldering routes.