PRINT: Rock Climb Bloodline, Mount Charleston

Bloodline

5.12b, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 2.9 from 16 votes
FA: Rob Mulligan, Oct 1991
Nevada > Southern Nevada > Mt Charleston > Route 157 (Kyle… > Trail Canyon Tr… > Hood > Souls Cave

Access Issue: Trail/parking closure until fall 2027 Details

The beginning of the trailhead canyon trail and parking lot are closed until Fall 2027: fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-to…

The Hood and The Balcony can technically be accessed via the North Loop trail, though this would be a ludicrously long approach.

Access Issue: Partial closure due to flood damage Details

Severe flood damage in August of 2023 has caused closures on parts of the mountain.

Latest update as of May 2025:
fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-to…

~* Open / Accessible *~
ROUTE 158 CRAGS
All Open (Starter Crag, Robbers Roost, Glasshouse, etc.)

CATHEDRAL ROCK AREA / SOUTH LOOP
The Dark Tower
Palantine Wall
Chert Locker
The Chapel
Sonar Wall
The Belltower
Sound Garden
Walden
Weakness Wall
Cathedral Rock N Face

BLUE SKY BLUFF / PIRATES COVE
Open

THE HOOD / THE BALCONY
Access from N Loop Trail only

!!! Closed !!!
MARY JANE AREA
Imagination Wall
Fast Food Crag
Universal Wall
Mary Jane Cliff
White Pine Cliff
Yellow Pine Cliff
Walla Walla Wash
Nueva Esperanza

Description

Bloodline is the first route ever to be climbed at The Hood. Begin on the cheater stones and power your way through the low crux on bad feet and tricky holds to a good vertical slot. Move up through the pod and make your way right through good pockets and fun movement.

Location

This is the second route to the left of the Souls Cave and is landmarked by cheater stones at the base.

Protection

6 chain draws

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Ian at the rest on Bloodline.

Bloodline climbs through the large pod in the center of the picture.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

rob mulligan

The original rating was 5.11d. The original finish (straight up) was removed in favor of finishing it at the same anchors on Borderline. It is my understanding that Dan McQuade did this because he thought it was neato to keep climbing pockets for a few more moves, but why he removed the original finish is probably an ego thing. Too bad, because the original finish is much more aesthetic in my opinion, AND the "new" line always existed by just climbing to the other anchor. Sep 29, 2014

Kyle Smith
Southern Nevada

5.12b

Overall, this is a great climb. The crux in the first ten feet is a little unpleasant but undoubtably characteristic of the style at the Hood. After the second bolt this climb is incredibly fun and worth the effort of getting through the start. Jul 9, 2021