Rattlsnake Crag
Near Henderson
- 5 routes
- 5.9+ – 5.10c
- Sport · Mixed · Bouldering
Best time to visit Rattlsnake Crag
Best months: October–April. 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.
Jan
59° / 37°
3 wet
Feb
63° / 41°
4 wet
Mar
72° / 48°
3 wet
Apr
80° / 54°
2 wet
May
90° / 63°
1 wet
Jun
101° / 73°
1 wet
Jul
106° / 80°
3 wet
Aug
104° / 78°
3 wet
Sep
96° / 69°
2 wet
Oct
82° / 57°
2 wet
Nov
67° / 44°
2 wet
Dec
57° / 37°
3 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Las Vegas Wfo, NV, 10.8 mi away at 2,275 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Rattlsnake Crag is a climbing area in Nevada's Black Mountain Nature Preserve, on city land. It sits within the preserve's network of trails and crags, and Henderson Crags lies about 1.6 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 80°F and October highs around 82°F, while July averages climb to about 106°F. The crag has five routes, including two mixed climbs, Crotalus Crack and Sidewinder Slab, both rated 5.9+, and two sport routes, Serpent Slab at 5.10- and Rattlesnake Roof at 5.10c. A boulder problem rounds out the options. Verdin Trail and Panoramic View Trail are both within a mile, and Nitro Waterfall Loop is about 1.6 miles away. Henderson Crags is the closest other climbing area.
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