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Room To Shroom Area Rock Climbing
Routes in Room To Shroom Area
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Bacon and Mushrooms TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Chemical Warfare T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Fool's Cold (aka Shoeless Joe Jackson) S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Mud Dog T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Oak Tree Arete TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Room To Shroom T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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| Elevation: | 4,417 ft | 1,346 m |
| GPS: |
34.03627, -116.14685 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 19,290 total · 67/month | |
| Shared By: | Mike Morley on Jun 14, 2002 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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/…
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
Most folks that hike out to the Room To Shroom Area intend to climb one route - you guessed it - Room To Shroom, a megaclassic 5.9 handcrack. Chemical Warfare, 5.10b, is basically a variation of 'Shroom. Routes on the formation are descended by single rope rappel from bolted anchor down the Fool's Cold (aka Shoeless Joe Jackson) route.
Getting There
Approach from Barker Dam parking lot. Follow main trail to dam and continue north through wash. Bear northwest (left) past Escape Rock. The Room To Shroom formation will be on your right, but hidden until you pass it and look back. Scramble up rocks to get to base of route.
34.0364, -116.1468
Classic Climbing Routes at Room To Shroom Area
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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