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Jerry's Quarry and Lost Pencil Areas Rock Climbing

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Areas in Jerry's Quarry and Lost Pencil Areas

Cheyenne Social Club, The 3 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Harry's Quarry 4 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Jerry's Quarry 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Lost Pencil 2 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Skyscraper Rock 2 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	4,000 ft	1,219 m
GPS:	33.9523, -116.0986 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

Contains a mix of fine climbs, near to the Geology Tour Road. Easy to find using Randy Vogel's guidebook. One route on Jerry's Quarry stands out as perhaps the best pure finger-crack in America. Equinox is an outstanding route, as it appears to be the only "natural" weakness up a 90 foot tall boulder. This area is quite remote and does not see much traffic so expect a total absence of engine noise and gawking tourists.

Getting There

Take geology tour road south for about 3.7 miles to pullout #5. This is clearly marked with a brown plastic post, and is on the right-hand (west) side of the road. Beyond pullout #5, the road deteriorates significantly, becoming passable only in 4WD vehicle.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Jerry's Quarry and Lost Pencil Areas

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

5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 10 ● Elephant Walk Trad Jerry's Quarry
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 5 ● Number Two (aka the Weasel Boys… Sport Lost Pencil
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 95 ● Equinox Trad Jerry's Quarry