Leisure World Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 3,388 ft |
GPS: |
34.09155, -116.13786 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 23,599 total · 141/month |
Shared By: | C Miller on Aug 12, 2010 · Updates |
Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.
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
With one of the easier approaches and a couple dozen moderates this is a fantastic spot to check out the delightfully unique rock found in this area.
- Routes here range from 5.6 to 5.10+ in difficulty and are primarily sport bolted.
Getting There
Located on the left side of the hillside and approached from a different parking area than all of the other routes in the area.
Drive 0.6 miles from the Short Wall and park in a sandy turnout on the left side of the road; take care not to block the gated road which leads to an old quarry; the parking area is also 0.4 miles from the Rattlesnake Canyon parking area at the end of the paved road.
Hike east, crossing a wash, and then head up the somewhat steep and loose hillside to the formations - watch out for ball bearings underfoot!
- Approach times vary from 10-45 minutes for the various crags of the area.
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