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757 2x4

5.7, Sport, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 428 votes
FA: Todd Lane
Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > Second Pullout… > Black Corridor > Upper Level > Upper Level - Right
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Description

This is a really fun climb that gets easier the higher you go. The crux involves a balancy corner about a third of the way up, and right below a small roofed edge.

The numeric name comes from the fact that it is a 7 bolt 5.7, and a section of a 2x4 plank was used to assist in the anchoring while the route was bolted.

**Note: One concern is that the anchors are set back behind the top of the climb, creating a lot of friction on the rope as you lower off. For very small climbers (kids) it can be almost impossible to get enough weight on the rope to get them back to the ground, resulting in some forceful down climbing. As there are already numerous links on the chains above, the only likely solution would be to add another anchor bolt below the current anchors to reduce the rope drag.

Location

This route is a new addition to the corridor, and a welcomed climb for novices who are not looking to start their day on a 5.9... As you climb above the dividing boulders that separate the lower corridor from the upper, this route is the first on your right, and climbs the right-leaning crack/ramp.

Protection

7 bolts to two anchors (one with extended webbing)

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Photo of the namesake 2x4 used as one of our three natural anchors for rapping in to bolt the line.
[Hide Photo] Photo of the namesake 2x4 used as one of our three natural anchors for rapping in to bolt the line.
Mel Rivera on "757 2x4" <br>
Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
[Hide Photo] Mel Rivera on "757 2x4" Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
Dalon leading 757 2X4; perfect warm up for the Corridor
[Hide Photo] Dalon leading 757 2X4; perfect warm up for the Corridor
Mel Rivera making his way up "757 2x4"<br>
Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
[Hide Photo] Mel Rivera making his way up "757 2x4" Link - http://www.timetoclimb.com/climbing/the-black-corridor-sport-climbing-in-red-rock/
757 2x4
[Hide Photo] 757 2x4
Thu following 757 2X4; first climb outside, yippee!
[Hide Photo] Thu following 757 2X4; first climb outside, yippee!
Nearing the top; good route!
[Hide Photo] Nearing the top; good route!
In the middle of 757 2x4.
[Hide Photo] In the middle of 757 2x4.
Jakes first lead with Sam
[Hide Photo] Jakes first lead with Sam
Overview of the route.
[Hide Photo] Overview of the route.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Mike McGlynn
Henderson, NV.
[Hide Comment] Todd Lane and I put up this route on 5/13/06. Todd had scoped out the line earlier and suggested that we put it up. After we put it up, Todd had the FA. We did use a chunk of 2x4 wedged in a pocket as part of our anchor for rapping in to place the anchor bolts. I think I may go in business selling different lengths of 2x4 and selling them as "Big Woods" for true environmentally conscious pro. May 23, 2006
46and2
Salt Lake City, Utah
  5.7
[Hide Comment] The best warm-up route in Black Corridor and surprisingly a lot of fun! Jul 28, 2006
Todd Lane
LV, NV
[Hide Comment] Mike and I replaced the old chains on March 25, 2007 with extra-long ones. Please TR on your gear. Mar 30, 2007
Brian Waller
Nevada
[Hide Comment] sure, it's the easiest route in the corridor but it's lots of fun and worth the time. Jun 25, 2008
[Hide Comment] Using a cordalette to build a longer anchor, rather than a couple of quick draws will lessen the rope drag considerably. Jun 16, 2009
smassey
CO
[Hide Comment] As of 08/29/10, there were new anchor bolts on this route w/ fixe double ring hangers. Don't know who put them in (K?), it wasn't me, but they seem in a great place and the rope pull is fine. Aug 31, 2010
Marcy -
Tucson/DMR
 
[Hide Comment] Fun route! Can be protected safely on gear also. May 20, 2011
[Hide Comment] BEWARE!! Just climbed this on 8/17/12 and the right anchor bolt was spinning. Aug 21, 2012
JD1984
Leominster, MA
[Hide Comment] Some of the holds in the upper face are a little suspect. A rather large one broke off recently resulting in a pretty gnarly fall. Careful what you pull on!

Definitely the easiest route in the Corridor. Fun, but nothing fantastic. Oct 6, 2014
[Hide Comment] Overall fun, with a variety of move situations. Thoughtful right off the ground. Thoughtful at the crux mid-way.

An advantage of the higher positiong of top anchor is can use that to protect horizontal traverse Left to the top anchor of "Oils Well That Ends Well". Dec 2, 2014
Parker Wrozek
Denver, CO
  5.6
[Hide Comment] Cool climb, worth doing. Near the middle I suggest staying out of the crack and get on the face to the left with the plate like features. Apr 24, 2015
[Hide Comment] Climbed on 6/13/2015. The right anchor bolt is spinning. Jun 14, 2015
Benjamin Chapman
Small Town, USA
[Hide Comment] Seems that with the issues regarding the anchor the seventh bolt should be doubled to create a new lower anchor to facilitate a smoother lower and the name changed to 657 2X4. Dec 19, 2016
Aaron Jones
Henderson
 
[Hide Comment] This was my first sport lead and loved it. The start was a bit scary because falling off before securing the first quickdraw could have a fall that lands partly on those diving rocks which would result in another 30 foot drop. Your spotter/belayer would not be much help. Would recommend a clip stick. Nov 17, 2019
Mike Robinson
Grand Junction, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Great Line! Thanks for the work Todd!!! Jan 22, 2020
[Hide Comment] The anchors have been equipped with mussy hooks, courtesy of the ASCA. Sep 30, 2021
[Hide Comment] Great warm up climb. There is a loose bolt at the (R) of the top 2. Jun 21, 2022