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Battle Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Battle Wall

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	Battle Ready S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Digital Warfare S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Past Is Dead, The S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Senescence S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Single Scoop On Top S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tensions Rising S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Trial By Battle S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Unintended Consequences S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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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

Battle Wall is in the gully below the Gallery at Second Pullout. This is the gully that often draws uninitiated approachers (to the Gallery) who miss the scramble up onto the ledge that forms its west/left side. It offers several routes characterized by low-angle climbing with an occasional steeper bulge. Slabs, corners, flakes and varnish features make for interesting, if relatively short, climbs. A 40m rope and 8 quickdraws plus anchor is sufficent for this area.

The area receives lots of sun and late afternoon shade, though the base area is only in the sun for a couple hours. This is a good spot for those seeking more moderate grades near the Gallery/Wall of Confusion. There are more moderates on the other end of the gully in the corridor below the Observatory (see that area if desired).

This is a newly developed area. It was thoroughly cleaned but exercise caution and watch for loose/fragile rock.

Getting There

Battle Wall is located just below the Gallery, a very popular crag in Calico Hills. From the Second Pullout parking, head down the trail and stay left at the switchback (onto the Grand Circle Loop trail) going up and over a hill. When the trail reaches the first of two large dead trees just before the wash, drop into and cross the wash, then scramble up towards the cliffs looking for a notch near the base of the cliff. (Note, for the Gallery, scramble left along the ridge/ledges just before the notch.) Pass through this notch and enter the gully. Follow an obvious trail northwest/left about 100’ to the first routes at a shallow right-facing corner. The rest of the routes are further along the gully, also on the right.

To access the Gallery/Wall of Confusion areas from Battle Wall, it’s possible to scramble up onto the ledge system across the gully from the climbs. The easiest spot, marked with a cairn (it won’t last), is across from the start of the "Battle” routes, or head back through the notch and follow the usual Gallery approach.

To access the Observatory corridor climbs, head back south towards the notch and continue in the gully until it narrows to an obvious corridor. Look for bolts on the left side of the corridor.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Battle Wall

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 10 ● Digital Warfare Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 7 ● Battle Ready Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 7 ● Single Scoop On Top Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 5 ● Trial By Battle Sport