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Aquarium Wall

Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > Juniper Canyon

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

This tall, north-facing wall is directly across the canyon from Olive Oil on Rose Tower.

Getting There

Hike toward Juniper Canyon and turn right (west) to enter the narrow canyon leading up to the base of Olive Oil. Continue past the base of Olive Oil for another 50 yards or so, then move left through an area of heavy brush to a narrow saddle in the thin ridge which splits the canyon. As soon as you cross the saddle, turn right and climb up a short distance to a vertical chimney tunnel. Scramble through this. Aquarium and its adjacent routes are directly across the canyon. Alternatively, continue upstream to reach several other routes.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 1 ● Luna Trad 7 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 1 ● The Octopus Cave Trad 2 pitches
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 65 ● Aquarium Trad 10 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● Moondog Trad 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 1 ● Balsamic Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 3 ● Angelfish on Adderall Trad 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 1 ● The Not Very Enjoyable Corner Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 1 ● Minnows on Mescaline Trad 6 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 2 ● Guppies on Ritalin Trad 5 pitches