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Burlap Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in Burlap Buttress

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	Arch Rival T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Arrow Place T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Children of the Sun T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Dogland T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	K-Day T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Kidney Stone T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13
	Leaky Facet T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Millepede T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Poultroonicus aka Moving Over Stone T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Prism Corner, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Teabob T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Three K T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Wish Bone T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Yucca Butt T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b

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Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste Details

WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, 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 daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

This is the large ridge that separates the main forks of Black Velvet Canyon.

Getting There

Park in the standard area for Black Velvet Canyon. Follow the usual approach trail until you reach the spot where you would head uphill to Whiskey Peak. At this point, descend to the right (north) into the wash. Climb out on the opposite side and follow some trail threads west to the cliffs.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Burlap Buttress

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 71 ● Arrow Place Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 7 ● Wish Bone Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● The Prism Corner Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 12 ● Children of the Sun Trad 4 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 11 ● Millepede Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 22 ● Yucca Butt Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 5 ● K-Day Trad