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GearLoopTopos in the Red Rocks Collection
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Black Velvet Canyon (Red Rocks)
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Black Velvet Wall, Black Velvet CanyonDream of Wild Turkeys 5.10a 
Maybe the best long route of its grade in Red Rocks with predominantly face and crack climbing, and some slabby cruxes thrown in. Very popular, so it is wise to prepare for one of the many great alternatives.
12 pitches
40-50 minutes
Morning sun (in spring/summer)
Black Velvet Wall, Black Velvet CanyonEpinephrine 5.9 
This is the 5.9 Red Rocks classic, and it is one of the best routes you will ever do. The slick chimneys are memorable and are followed by lots of superb face and crack climbing. A long and amazing day for most climbers.
16 pitches
¾-1 hour
Sunrise to beginning afternoon
Whiskey Peak, Black Velvet CanyonFrogland 5.8 
This amazing moderate route offers excellent and varied climbing and a memorable chockstone squeeze move. Deservingly popular, so get up early or get in line.
7 pitches
30-45 minutes
Morning sun (top NE corner shade)
Black Velvet Wall, Black Velvet CanyonPrince of Darkness 5.10c 
This mostly bolted steep face climb is a nice challenge for the 5.10 leader. This climb is continuous and the hanging belays will test your foot pain and harness comfort level.
6 pitches
40-50 minutes
Morning sun (in spring/summer)
Black Velvet Wall, Black Velvet CanyonRefried Brains 5.9
The easiest classic on the popular Black Velvet Wall has great climbing at a sustained 5.8-5.9 level and a superb crack pitch. There are many other great climbs on the Black Velvet Wall the fill your day.
4 pitches
40-50 minutes
Some morning sun (in spring/summer)
Corduroy Ridge, Black Velvet CanyonSick For Toys 5.10d
This is a superb slab route on a huge slab that is split by an improbable looking seam that will surely test your slab and crack climbing skills. Although Red Rocks is not known for its slab routes, this one won't disappoint you.
4 pitches
¾-1¼ hours
Morning sun (in spring/summer)
Black Velvet Wall, Black Velvet CanyonSour Mash 5.10a 
This route is excellent, varied, and is the shorter classic on the right side of the Black Velvet wall. It has very well bolted crux moves, making it a good route to break into the grade.
7 pitches
40-50 minutes
Morning sun (in spring/summer)
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