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Outhouse Rock - West Face Rock Climbing
Routes in Outhouse Rock - West Face
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Clivus Multrum T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Five-Four-Plus T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Frostline T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Northwest Chimney T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R |
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Outhouse Flake T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R |
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Picking Up The Pieces T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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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 large but fairly uninspiring face is centrally located just outside the boundaries of Hidden Valley CG proper but it's lack of any classic routes is one reason for it's lack of popularity.
The half dozen or so routes on this face range in difficulty from 5.4 to 5.10a, although despite the relatively moderate ratings the climbs see little traffic as climbers are drawn to the more interesting climbs on the east face of the formation.
Descent is made from a bolted anchor (70' rap) atop the Northwest Chimney (5.4 R) route.
The half dozen or so routes on this face range in difficulty from 5.4 to 5.10a, although despite the relatively moderate ratings the climbs see little traffic as climbers are drawn to the more interesting climbs on the east face of the formation.
Descent is made from a bolted anchor (70' rap) atop the Northwest Chimney (5.4 R) route.
Getting There
Walk to the northern apex of the front campground loop and then pick up the well-defined trail which leads into the Outback. The west face of Outhouse Rock will be the large formation on your right and visible the entire time as you approach. It's about a 5-10 minute walk from the bulletin board in Hidden Valley CG.
Classic Climbing Routes at Outhouse Rock - West Face
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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