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Black Wall (aka Happy Acres) Rock Climbing

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Routes in Black Wall (aka Happy Acres)

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	All that, Jazz T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cram It T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Curvature S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Educated Guess S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Geriatric Therapy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Greek Tragedy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Happy Acres T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Humor Me S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Laugh Track, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Life Chuckle, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mom & Apple Pie S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Mothers of Invention (AKA Guys from Josh) S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Natural Curiosity S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	One Hand Clapping TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Piss Apple S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Savage Hoop S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Silly Snake S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Soulshine S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Spontaneous Enjoyment T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Thank Me Later T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tres Hombres S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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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 tall, patina-covered wall partway up the left (south) side of the pass. Sections of the wall are up to 300 feet tall. Routes are primarily 2-3 pitches, some bolted and some traditional, though there are a few single pitch lines as well.

The walls face northeast and gets a bit of morning sun before entering a deep shade for the remainder of the day.

Location

See parent area (Guardian Angel East) for approach instructions. This tall, dark wall is about halfway up the pass to the saddle point on the left (south) side of the canyon.

21 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Black Wall (aka Happy Acres)

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 180 ● All that, Jazz Trad 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 17 ● Spontaneous Enjoyment Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 46 ● Cram It Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 208 ● Soulshine Sport 3 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 29 ● Silly Snake Sport 3 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 79 ● Mom & Apple Pie Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 50 ● Mothers of Invention (AKA Guys f… Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 24 ● Tres Hombres Sport 3 pitches