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Blood Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Blood Wall

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	Bad Blood T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c V4-5 6B+
	Blood Meridian T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Bloodbath T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bush League T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Crack McMuffin T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Glass Half Full, The T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Impulse T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Main Vein, The T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	OW Negative T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C2+
	Seppuku T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Slow Bleed T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Transfusion T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Venipuncture T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b

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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 Blood Wall is a large cliff of dark red rock tucked in on the northern side of the western ridge of Cactus Flower Tower. With its northern exposure, this area is best suited for warmer conditions. Although the approach represents some exercise, there are some routes here with truly excellent rock.

Getting There

Hike up the Oak Creek Trail, passing the Solar Slab, until the trail drops into the streambed. Continue a short distance until the left (southern) side of the canyon is dominated by a wide slab capped by a large arch. Third class approaches can be made on either side of the arch. Probably the easiest approach involves walking almost all the way to the fork in the canyon, then following slabs up and back left to the wall. This route is generally class 2 and avoids most of the bushwhacking.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Blood Wall

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

5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 6 ● Seppuku Trad 3 pitches
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 4 ● Venipuncture Trad
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 4 ● The Main Vein Trad