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Little Hunk - NE Face Rock Climbing

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Areas in Little Hunk - NE Face

Little Hunk - NE Face (Left) 4 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Little Hunk - NE Face (Right) 16 / 7 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 26

Little Hunk - NE Face (Shady Grove Wall) 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

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Elevation:	4,200 ft
GPS:	34.0276, -116.1529 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Vastly different in character than the southwest side of Little Hunk, this side tends to be steeper, more featured and overall have much better rock. Large sections of dark patina are conspicuous but the very best rock here is a smooth grey patina which lends itself nicely to climbing.

A wide range of both crack and face routes are available to choose from with ratings in the 5.7 to 5.13+ range, although most are 5.12 and under.

Getting There

From the large gravel lot at Echo Tee follow a well-marked trail east past the south end of Echo Rock into an open area where the Little Hunk formation will come into view. Continue northeast on the obvious trail which leads to the base of the southwest face and then continue around the north end to reach the northeast face.

Approach time is about 10-15 minutes from the car.

36 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Little Hunk - NE Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 74 ● Incandescent Sport Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 21 ● ZZZZZ Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 13 ● ZZZZZ Direct Start Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 44 ● Electralux Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 6 ● Playing Hooky Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● Shady Grove Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 24 ● Blue Diamond (aka Shock to the S… Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Point of No Return Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 6 ● Swain-Buckey Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 10 ● Blues Traveler Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 9 ● Power Failure Trad Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 9 ● Changes Sport Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 13 ● Electric Blue Sport Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 6 ● Smear Factor Sport Little Hunk - NE Face…
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 5 ● Disrythmia Sport Little Hunk - NE Face…