Nevada Points of Interest

Afterburner Cliff


Located in the Las Vegas Wash watershed of Nevada, the Afterburner Cliff is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Named after its resemblance to the afterburner of a jet engine, the cliff is a natural wonder that has been carved out over millions of years by the flow of water and wind. The formation is made of colorful sandstone layers that create a stunning contrast against the clear blue sky. Visitors can hike to the top of the cliff for a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape, or explore the many caves and crevasses that have been formed through erosion. The site is also home to a variety of desert plants and wildlife, making it a great destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

One of the main reasons to visit the Afterburner Cliff is its unique beauty and geological significance. The site is considered to be one of the best examples of the region's natural erosion processes, and is a great place to learn more about the area's geology and history. Visitors can also participate in guided tours and educational programs to learn about the site's ecology and conservation efforts. Additionally, the area is popular for rock climbing and bouldering, offering a challenging and unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a scenic hike, an educational adventure, or an adrenaline-pumping climb, the Afterburner Cliff is a must-see destination in the Las Vegas Wash watershed. Get driving directions.
AFTERBURNER CLIFF

Points of Interest
Location
20 Degree Wall
Across From Lost Creek Parking Boulder
Adjacent to Mr Morangatang
Aeolian Wall
Afterburner Cliff
Afterburner Wall
Alcohol Wall
Alternative Crag
Amusement Park
Angel Food Wall
Aquarium Wall
Arena
Avian Wall
Back Forty
Baraka Boulder
Basin Wall
Beach
Beer and Ice Gully
Big Brown Boulder
Black Corridor
Black Hole
Black Orpheus Amphitheater
Black Velvet Canyon Bouldering
Black Velvet Wall
Black Wall (aka Happy Acres)
Blister in Sun
Blood Wall
Bowling Ball Wall
Boy Scout Cliff
Brass Wall
Bridge Mountain
Broast and Toast Wall
Brownstone Wall
Buffalo Wall
Bull Market
Bullnose Wall
Burlap Buttress
Cactus Flower Tower Summit
California 5.12
California Crag
Caligula Crag
Camp Host
Cannibal Crag
Case Face
Challenger Wall
Chasm
Children's Crag
Circus Wall
Civilization Crag
Climb Bandits Area
Cloud Tower
Coco Crag
Common Time
Cowlick Crag
Crabby Appleton Area
Creature Feature Area
Cut Your Teeth Crag
Dante's Wall
Dickies Cliff
Dirty Rail Area
Dog Wall
Dumpster
Eagles Nest
East Face
Entrance Kiosk
Ethics Wall
Existential Wall
Family Crag
Finish Line Boulder
First Creek Slabs
Fixx Cliff
Flight Path Area
Fox Area
Fractional Wall
Friar and Byrd Pinnacle
Frigid Air Buttress
Frigid Air Buttress Boulders
Fringe
Front Corridor
Gallery
Gas
Gas Gas
Gateway Crag
Gemstone Gully
Ghost Wall
Ginger Buttress
Gnat Man Crag
Gold digger slab
Graduate Cliff
Great Red Book Rock
Great Red Roof Area
Grindhouse
Hall of Fame
Hamlet
Hidden Corridor
Hidden Falls Wall
Hidden Wall
Hide and Seek Crag
Highest Point Overlook
Holiday Wall
Horseshoe Wall
Hunter S. Thompson Dome
Iron Man Wall
J Wall
Jack of all Trades Boulder
Jackrabbit Buttress
James Brown Area
Janes Wall
Jessica's Wall
Jet Stream Wall
Jungle Wall
Kitty Crag
Kraft Crags
Labyrinth Wall
League of Notions Area
Ledger Crags
Little Joe
Little Springs Crag
Lost And Found Crag
Lost Creek Canyon
Lost Creek Lower Tier
Lotta Balls Wall
Lower Level
Luxor Wall
Magic Bus
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain - East
Mall
Map
Mass Extinction Crag
Mass Production Wall
Meat Puppets Wall
Meetup Wall
Meister's Edge
Mescalito
Meyer's Cracks
Monument
Mossy Ledges Area
Mother's Crag
Mr Moran Boulder
Mr Morangatang
Mud Spring Canyon
Mudterm Area
Necromancer Wall
Newcastle Crag
North Eastern Buttress of Bridge Mountain
Numbers Crag
Oak Creek Canyon Bouldering
Oakey Buttress
Oasis
Observatory
Out of Control area
Outhouse Wall
Owl
Paiute Wall
Panty Wall
Peruvian Flake Boulder
Pet Rock
Petroglyph Canyon Kiosk
Petroglyph Gallery
Phone
Pier
Pirate Wall
Pisces Wall
Pork Chop Boulder
Propane Tank Boulder
Rad Cliff
Ragged Edges Area
Rainbow Wall
Red Rock Scenic Drive Kiosk
Red Rock Scenic Drive Kiosk Exit
Red Rock Scenic Drive Kiosk Inlet
Red Rock Wash
Red Spring Boulder
Red Springs Rock
Red Springs Rock Lower Tier
Refrigerator Wall
Reptile Rock
Riding Hood Wall
Right of Flight Path Area
Romper Room
Rose Tower
Running Man Wall
Salt Factory
Sandbox
Sandy Corridor
Satellite Wall
Schoolyard
Schwa Area
Second Pullout Bouldering
Secret 13 Wall
Sheep Skull Crags
Shipwreck
Shit House Boulder
Shit Howdy
Slab
Slippery Peak
Slot Club Wall
Smears for Fears Area
Smitty's Caterpillar
Solar Slab - Lower Tier
Solar Slab - Upper Tier
Sonic Youth Cliff
South Face
South Fork - Oak Creek
Spy Cliff
Stick Gully
Stone Wall
Straight Shooter Wall
Strategic Arms Wall
Stratocaster Area
Strawberry Hill Buttress
Sumo Greatness Slab
Sun City
Sundial Boulder
Sunny and Steep
Sunnyside Crags
Sweet Pain Wall
Swingers Boulder
Tango Towers
The Asylum
Three Peaks Gully
Tiger Stripe Wall
Tree Hugger Buttress
Triad
Trophy Wall
Trundle Wall
Tsunami Boulder
Tsunami Wall
Tuna and Chips Wall
Ultraman Wall
Universal City
Upper Level
Upper Painted Bowl
Upper Sunnyside Crag
USS Crag
Vaya con Queso
Viagra Tower
Visitor Center
Wake-Up Wall
Wall of Confusion
Walrus
West Shoulder of Kraft Mt.
Whiskey Peak
Whiskey Peak - East
White Rock Spring North and Enclaves
White Slab
Willow Springs South
Windy Canyon Bouldering
Winter Heat Wall
Yin and Yang Cliff

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Fletcher View 12 7,030 ft
Kyle Canyon 32 6,891 ft
Red Rock Canyon 71 3,375 ft