PRINT: Rock Climb Critical Mass, Southwest Utah

Critical Mass

5.10c, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 1.8 from 6 votes
FA: T. Goss
Utah > Southwest Utah > Saint George > Black Rocks > Shady Side

Access Issue: Closed March 15 through June 30 Details

Black Rocks is in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve redcliffsdesertreserve.com/. No climbing is allowed at Black Rocks from March 15 through June 30 in order to provide an undisturbed environment for Desert Tortoise en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gophe… mating.

In addition, all pets in the Reserve must be kept on a leash at all times.

Description

A steep and tense climb over big pockets and sharp edges. Short and stout, a subtle right leaning traverse across the face gains the anchors. A rather homogeneous Black Rocks route, but a good tick if you're in the area or want "one more for the road".

Location

Located at the farthest west end of the Shady Side, this is currently the third to last route on the wall.

Protection

Five bolts and a rap anchor.