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Routes in Quarry Wall
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Charlie And The Chaco Factory V1 5 |
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Double B T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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In the Way S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Monosmear S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Old'n S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Xenolith S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
| Type: | Sport, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 38.84422, -104.88302 |
| FA: | Stewart Green, Brian Shelton, and Brad Saren (Oct 2004) |
| Page Views: | 3,145 total · 14/month |
| Shared By: | Raymond Johnson on Nov 11, 2007 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Reopened after flood damage!
Details
Red Rock Canyon Open Space is currently CLOSED to all access due to flood damage.
Description
Xenolith is the steepest and highest-rated pitch on the Quarry Wall. The first of 5 bolts is a little high for comfort if you're an inexperienced leader, but getting there only requires a 5.6ish move or two. Between bolts 1 and 3 is the crux, steady and steep face climbing with some thin holds. About 8-10 feet below the anchor look for the crystalline xenoliths ("strange rocks") that give this route its name. Stand in the deep, 6+ inch diameter pocket to comfortably set up your anchor. For extra credit, try the climb on top rope a few feet farther to the right, about halfway between the bolts and the dihedral. The crux is a little shorter and probably goes at about 5.8.
Location
Xenolith is located left of Double B, which is the obvious, left-facing dihedral marking the right edge of the Quarry Wall. There is a comfortable boulder at the bottom for the belayer.
Protection
5 bolts to a 2-bolt anchor. The piton to the right and below the anchors is meant to be used when climbing Double B.
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