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The Black Corridor Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Black Corridor

Heat Wave Wall (Upper-Upper Level) 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Lower Level 1 / 22 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 24

Upper Level 0 / 15 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

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Elevation:	4,079 ft	1,243 m
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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details

Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm, the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor). These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out - consider bringing one to be part of your kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).

Description

The Black Corridor is an extremely popular area for 5.9-5.11 sport climbing. Usually shady apart from midday when the sun shines directly down into the corridor, this area tends to have it's own micro climate and is sheltered from the wind and climbable year-round.

Human waste is a major problem here: You'll notice the smell of urine as you enter the corridor as well as a Wag bag dispenser. Please use the Wag bags or return to the trailhead bathroom. If you have to urinate, please walk much further than "around the corner" to do your business.

The corridor can become extremely crowded - a little courtesy (keeping your equipment organized and out of the way of traffic, using your indoor voices, and keeping your children, pets, and significant others under control are all greatly encouraged).

The area is subdivided into two main sections (the upper and lower levels) which are separated by a pile of boulders.

Getting There

Follow the trail from the parking lot until it drops down into the lower wash. Continue walking through the wash and up and over slickrock passing several pools of water to another wash. Cross this sandy wash to another rib of slickrock. Up and over this into a narrow wash which is followed to the entrance to the lower level.

0.3 mi and 50 feet of elevation gain, 5-10 minutes.

45 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Black Corridor

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 427 ● 757 2x4 Sport Upper Level > Upper Level - Right
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 644 ● Bonaire Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Left
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 428 ● The CEL Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Left
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 467 ● Bon Ez Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Left
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 435 ● Dancin' with a God Sport Upper Level > Upper Level - Left
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 766 ● Vagabonds Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Left
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 342 ● Fools Gold Sport Upper Level > Upper Level - Left
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 468 ● Burros Might Fly Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Right
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 483 ● Burros Don't Gamble Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Right
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 528 ● Idiot Parade (aka Need to Rest) Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Right
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 540 ● Nightmare on Crude Street Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Right
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 314 ● The Heavy Hitter Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Right
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 414 ● Friend Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Right
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 660 ● Rebel Without a Pause Sport Upper Level > Upper Level - Right
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 358 ● Foe Sport Lower Level > Lower Level - Right