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Room To Shroom Area Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Room To Shroom Area

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	Bacon and Mushrooms TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Chemical Warfare T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Fool's Cold (aka Shoeless Joe Jackson) S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Mud Dog T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Oak Tree Arete TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	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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Access Issue: NEW RESTRICTIONS Details

nps.gov/jotr/parknews/dam_v…

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

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. Both routes are descended by 1 rope rappel from large pinyon pine.

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