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Elevation:	4,465 ft
GPS:	36.03897, -115.46327 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	James Braithwaite on Mar 13, 2023
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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details

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 dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, 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 kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).

Description

A beautiful highball arete located on the right side of the canyon with a lofty approach.
From middle of canyon you can see the large spire of the boulder sticking out with a wide crack running down it’s right side.

Getting There

The best way to get to this boulder is to cut right and get on the other side of the wash/ridge line on your approach to black velvet before you get to the Fountain Head.

You should find a trail that leads up to the base of the wall separating black velvet into two forks (Burlap Buttress) and take steep switchbacks to get up there. From here head right and follow cairns up above the red band of rock on the left.

Do not drop down early to go below the band.

After passing over the red band, continue to follow cairns and the trail into the tree line between some boulders. The trail starts to get a bit constricted, but it still fairly noticeable. From here you should cross a creek (or a small wash if it is dry, shown in the photos) where Water Colors lies to your left. After crossing you will go up above the tree line again through a chossy trail with lots of scree (this view with a drawn path is also in the photos). Go to the right and bushwhack a bit through very tight bushy trails and travel downhill to crawl beneath a large wide and flat boulder (this view is also in the photos). This will open up the alcove with Gunga Galunga.