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Moosedog Tower Rock Climbing
Routes in Moosedog Tower
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[Redacted] T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Chossy Choad T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Direct South Face T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Dogmoose Tower T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Forty-Nine Rainbows S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Half Time T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Lucky Dawg T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b X |
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Moosecat T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Quien Sabe T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Racing The Sun (aka Lucky Charms) T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Swink T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Third Time's a Charm T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Tranquility T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Unknown Choss T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Wanderin' into Lichtenstein T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Wandering Winnebago T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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| Elevation: | 3,416 ft | 1,041 m |
| GPS: |
34.0949, -116.1649 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 45,855 total · 168/month | |
| Shared By: | Brian Reynolds on Jun 23, 2002 | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest |
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
Moosedog Tower is one of the high points in Indian Cove, and offers great views of the area, as well as some of the longer climbs in Indian Cove. The highlights are the climbs near the Direct South Face (5.9) (which turns a great roof!), including Wandering Winnebago (5.8+) and Third Time's a Charm (5.10b). Tranquility (5.6) is the easiest way up to the summit, but for the most part it's an awkward, unpleasant climb.
Descend by heading towards the back of the tower, where there is a two-bolt rap anchor. After a short, fun, free-hanging rappel, you can descend the southwest gully to your left or scramble to your right towards the group camp area.
Descend by heading towards the back of the tower, where there is a two-bolt rap anchor. After a short, fun, free-hanging rappel, you can descend the southwest gully to your left or scramble to your right towards the group camp area.
Getting There
Moosedog is the last formation on your right as you head out towards the western end of the family campsite area. You have to wander through a campsite or two to get to the base of the south buttress, where Tranquility and Direct South Face begin. A number of other routes ascend the steeper southwest face in the gully to the left of the formation (which doubles as the descent gully).
Classic Climbing Routes at Moosedog Tower
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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