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Don't Touch That Flake
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
Avg: 0.9 from 7
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Routes in Sphinx Rock
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Afterthought T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Cherry Blossom T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Cleopatra T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Don't Touch That Flake T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Riddle of the Sphinx T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Using Your Nose T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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| Type: | Trad, 40 ft (12 m) |
| FA: | Mike Tower, Warren Hughes, Mike Van Volkem, Dean Tower, February 1988 |
| Page Views: | 731 total · 3/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Dec 31, 2004 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This gem lies on the west face of Sphinx Rock, directly off the trail, and just right of Cherry Blossom, another marvelous route.
Climb the slabby face on the right taking care to not touch or weight the prominent flake system. Belay on top and walk off.
A better name would be Don't Touch This Route - what a waste of bolts. Minus one star out of five.
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