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Texas Tea
5.10a,
Sport, 55 ft (17 m),
Avg: 2.3 from 130
votes
FA: Jim Steagall, Kevin Sandefur, Chris Werner. and Dave Sobocan, 1990
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> Second Pullout…
> Black Corridor
> Upper Level
> Upper Level - Left
Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste
Details
WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There
are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.
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
This route is about 10a if starting to the right a couple feet and climbing up to the ledge to clip the first bolt; probably 10c/d if going directly under the first bolt. Great route with consistent movement and some thin moves in the middle. I recommend this route!!
Location
This is the 7th route on the left wall (East Facing) in the upper Black Corridor area and the second route from the end. Begins at a black wall with the first bolt on a small ledge about 9 feet up.
Protection
The usual 5 bolts will find you at the fixed anchors for your rappel.
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Given the fine sand in the corridor those chains seem to grind down real fast.
I rap'd down but didnt love the state of those two last links. Apr 5, 2026