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Kid Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Kid Rock

L › R R › L A › Z

	Kid, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Landlord, The T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Renter, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	4,500 ft
GPS:	33.994, -116.1403 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Jan 20, 2010
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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/…

Description

Kid Rock is the massive 140' high slab which leans against the southwest corner of (a) Saddle Rocks - Skirt. On the west face is The Kid (5.10a R), a somewhat committing route which sees limited traffic and is the original route on the formation while on the south face are The Renter (5.9) and The Landlord (5.10d), two seldom done but sunny routes which can be nice when it's cold.

Getting There

To approach the west face head to the right side of (a) Saddle Rocks - Skirt and then make an easy scramble up boulders to the base of The Kid.

To approach the south facing routes circle around and left heading uphill along a rough trail which paralles the rocks. When possible head into the rocks and scramble up to the base.