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Locomotion Rock Rock Climbing

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	Edam vs Gouda T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Edom vs Moab T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Grain Dance TR 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Gunks West T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Hhecht T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Jump Back Loretta T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Jumping Jehosephat T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Leaping Leaner T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Lumping Fat Jennie T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Slip and Slide TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Snnfchtt T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Wilderness of Edom T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.

The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

Locomotion rock is at the far southeast end of the Real Hidden Valley, a few hundred yards south of the Hidden Tower. The crag is visible from almost anywhere from the north or west once you are on the main Real Hidden Valley loop trail.

The often-climbed routes face primarily west/southwest on the large slab-like face. Most of the routes start from the ground in a slot between a second small cliff and are thus shaded from behind by the other rock. The ground belay remains primarily shady and cool. The climbs here are a mix of Easy trad leads (5.6-5.8) and harder topropes (5.10b-5.11c) with nothing inbetween to speak of. The rock is solid and trustworthy for protection.

The popular lines are Leaping Leaner (5.6) and Jumping Jehosephat (5.7). Either of these would be a fun moderate, but may be difficult for someone who does not jam well.

Rap anchors on the top of each end of the rock will return you to the base.

Getting There

Enter the Real Hidden Valley from the standard entrance an immediately head to the right (East) on the loop trail. Skirt this until an obvious low-angle "hogback" like rock appears to your south, then scramble over on a trail to the West side of this crag.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Locomotion Rock

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 39 ● Hhecht Trad
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 369 ● Leaping Leaner Trad
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 39 ● Grain Dance TR