Hot Flash

5.8 trad · 10 pitches · 1,200 ft · ★★★☆

First ascent: George & Joanne Urioste, Bill Hotz, Larry DeAngelo

Access

The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.

Ranked in

• #16 in Best 5.8 multipitch climbs at Red Rock
• #21 in Best climbs in First Creek Canyon, Red Rock

More routes on First Creek Slabs

• Romanian Rib 5.5
• Rising Moons 5.5 PG13
• Bad Moon Arising 5.7 R
• Romanian Rib - Left Side 5.6
• Smiley Face 5.7
• Lady Luck 5.7
• Smooth Sailing 5.8
• Comeback Corner 5.9
• Falling Stars 5.7
• Sunset Slab Direct 5.7
• Sunset Slab 5.7
• Big Sky 5.7 R
• Musical Odyssey 5.7+ PG13

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