Seraphim Wall Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 5,289 ft | 1,612 m |
| GPS: |
36.16944, -115.49074 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | William Thiry on Aug 5, 2022 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen |
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
To the right of Purblind Pillar and to the left of Lean Lady is an entire section of Angel Food Wall that has been almost entirely overlooked. This section, which is slightly recessed and faces East - Northeast, is significant and has its own unique characteristics compared to the main face of Angel Food Wall. It has been overlooked for a long time, probably because most of the crack systems stop halfway up the face. The rock is generally excellent. A few routes on either side go all the way to the summit, but the rest are one to four pitch escapades that stop where the cracks end.
Although related to the main Angel Food Wall, it is separated here to detail the differences in approach routes. Some routes previously thought of as Angel Food routes have been repositioned here to simplify approach descriptions.
Getting There
The primary approach route follows the main Angel Food Wall approach until that route starts up the hillside directly beneath Tunnel Vision. In this area there are several braided paths. The plan is to continue heading to the right when presented with choices. In general you want to stay high enough to avoid dense brush, but stay well below base of the wall. After passing beneath Purblind Pillar the path reaches an area of dense brush with a fourth class cliff on the left. Follow a wandering 4th class scramble route up and right to the base of the wall.
Waterfall approach: An alternative approach is slightly less direct, but avoids some of the class 4 section. Follow the main Angel Food Wall approach most of the way across the level plateau. Instead of crossing the gully, climb up the hillside on the right side of the canyon toward the right side of the waterfall area. Ascend through the short cliff band and walk to the open slabs directly above the waterfall. As you start upstream, exit the drainage by climbing out left (some brush) onto the top of the sandstone rib. Follow the top of the rib upstream until it is possible to turn left and head up toward the wall. There are multiple trail fragments in this area, so do not get lured too far upstream.
Classic Climbing Routes at Seraphim Wall
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