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The Triad Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Triad

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	Beauty T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Forgotten, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Truth T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Ugly Sister, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Vegabondage T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Virtue T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Wisdom T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	4,526 ft	1,380 m
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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

The Triad features three routes, Truth, Beauty and Wisdom, which are all old school Joe Herbst off-widths.

Getting There

The Triad is on the North side of Cactus Flower Tower, which is directly across Oak Creek Canyon from Solar Slab. Follow the Solar Slab approach and once in the canyon head into the creekbed at the scenic spot where the Solar Slab trail skirts the pink cliff band in a shady area with boulders and trees. Cut south and up the south side of the canyon. There is a giant, left-leaning tower-shaped boulder immediately in front of the Triad, it's best to approach on the right side of this block.