Routes : North America : United States : Nevada : Red Rock Canyon : First Creek Canyon : Lotta Balls Wall : Black Magic
Black Magic - 5.8

Route sequence (left to right): 5
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (25)
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Rock (Trad)
G
4
Trad, with some bolts tossed in.
550
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Description:
A thin and commiting start leads to exciting and sustained climbing for three pitches. Steep and exposed, and the same grade as Lotta Balls, but much more bang for the buck. Edit: On March 23rd, 2007, the ASCA replaced 4 protection bolts on this route. Three on the first pitch and one on the third pitch. The first bolt is 1/2" stainless, the next two are 3/8" stainless, and the final bolt is 1/2" non-stainless. Thanks to Greg Barnes for the replacement effort.Descent Options:
Descend as per Lotta Balls.
Submitted by: drkodos on 2007-03-22
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Route ID: 40782
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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beautiful
wonderful route
Added: 2012-07-24
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Real Good
I thought this was better than Lotta Balls. More sustained, and more consistently fun. Interesting climbing all over.
Added: 2011-10-25
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Safety Rating | G |
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I think this is better than Lotta Balls
More sustained at the grade and more varied climbing.
Added: 2011-03-22
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Good fun
Liked this route. Our friend climbed "Lotta Balls" and really liked that as well
Added: 2010-06-06
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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great!
excellent route, one of my favorites of our trip. the start is lots of fun and there is great exposure when going to the right of the roof! solid rock all the way. good fun
Added: 2010-03-27