PRINT: Rock Climbing in The J Wall, Red Rocks

The J Wall

Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > First Pullout (Calico I)

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 wall faces southwest and gets lots of sun from mid-morning on. The wall is generally somewhat sheltered from the wind as well, so plan for a colder day or an early start on a warmer one.

There are a few bouldery routes on nicely varnished rock. Though the cliff is not destination worthy, it can be a nice stop when combining with others in the area, such as The Hamlet and Panty Wall.

Getting There

Approach as for The Hamlet. This wall is the varnished face just below that crag.

Routes from Left to Right

5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 57 ● The J Wall Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 10 ● Killer Joe Direct Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 156 ● Killer Joe Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 276 ● Mind If I Do A J Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 5 ● Four Routes Right of J-Wall TR

● The J Wall

5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport

● Killer Joe Direct

5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport

● Killer Joe

156

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport

● Mind If I Do A J

276

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport

● Four Routes Right of J-Wall

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b TR

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Routes at the J wall. First bolts circled.Cheers. (Best viewed at full size)

Approach View of Hamlet and J-Wall with climbers on both

The J Wall with climber on Killer Joe

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Mike Bond
Kentucky

Saw these recently. They look good! Excited to try them. Jan 11, 2013

Andrew Yasso
Las Vegas, NV

With full respect to those that established these routes, is this really a "new area?" It feels as if this is more a worthy extension of an already established wall (The lower Hamlet). Just my $0.02 Jan 25, 2013

MN norske
Austin, MN

Great new area. Both 10s are in your face right away. The center route shed a hold that made it feel more low 11 now but still great. The 12 felt harder than 12a but to each there own. Go send. Dec 2, 2014

Nicholas Gillman
Las Vegas

Added a high res beta photo (the current max resolution MP allows). Much like on the updated topo of the hamlet where I noted the J walls location , Ive included the J walls relation to the hamlet here. Oct 16, 2015