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The Black Corridor
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (04) Second Pullout (…
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 5.9-5.10 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 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.
[Hide Photo] Climbers in the Black Corridor, 5 frame HDR
[Hide Photo] Kevin Santos pulling the rope to make the clip Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
[Hide Photo] Climbers in the Black Corridor, 5 frames HDR
[Hide Photo] The coolest beetle ever inside the Black Corridor!!
[Hide Photo] Mel Rivera on "757 2x4" Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
[Hide Photo] Last route on the left before the higher level.
[Hide Photo] Don't know the name of the route.
[Hide Photo] Kevin Santos on "Rebel without a Pause" Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
[Hide Photo] Euan on a cruise
[Hide Photo] Mel Rivera on "Bonaire" Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, nv
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Las Vegas, nv
Las Vegas, nv
There are a few routes in middle of the lower right area that may be out of order. Please let me know if there are any changes that need to be made.
Eric Aug 9, 2011
portland,me
Dallas, TX
Henderson, NV
Salt Lake City, UT
-Sam Feb 13, 2017
Denver, CO
Portland, OR
Grand Junction
Seattle, WA
This is by far the worst scene I've witnessed in a many years. I'm honestly surprised there were no bluetooth speakers or a keg. The climbs are pretty good and the setting is unique but the crowds make it borderline unbearable. Overall, I'm glad I experienced this crag. It really gave me a new perspective on what 'crowded' means which I will hopefully carry with me forever.
Grades: Some of the grades seemed stiff. This is possibly due to the sheer quantity of climbers traveling up these walls and the holds being worn down to a smaller version of their former selves. I also found that a lot of key holds felt rather sandy even after multiple parties went up the route which didn't inspire confidence. Most likely the sand comes from above as people climb up the route and from the ropes as climbers are being lowered. Mar 26, 2022