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Echo Cove - East Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in Echo Cove - East Side

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	Archie TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Ashtray, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Crossroads T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	D.E. Chimney, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Effigy Too T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b R
	Familial Feud TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Gondolier T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Halfway to Paradise T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13
	Hatfield Arete T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Hatfields and McCoys T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Inhaler S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Jughead T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Little Fireman T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Mis-Matched TR 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Misfits T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Nit T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Nitwit T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	No Mistake or Big Pancake T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Real McCoy, The TR 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Snatch, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Solo Dog T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Teething Toy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Wheezer TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Wit T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c

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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

Echo Cove East covers the eastern section of the Echo Cove Corridor, including East Cove (left and right sides) and The Gully. The small area has a handful of quality routes, notably Effigy Too (5.10a/b). Make That Move Or Six Foot Groove (5.10c) and No Mistake Or Big Pancake (5.11a) make my top 10 list of favorite route names in the Park.

Getting There

Echo Cove East is either approached by walking north through wash from Echo Tee (routes will be on the left), or by heading through Echo Cove proper (past Big Moe). Either way is about the same.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Echo Cove - East Side

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 58 ● Inhaler Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 26 ● The Snatch Trad
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 45 ● Halfway to Paradise Trad
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b R 122 ● Effigy Too Trad
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 22 ● Hatfields and McCoys Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 13 ● Crossroads Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 15 ● No Mistake or Big Pancake Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 24 ● Solo Dog Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 34 ● Misfits Trad
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 5 ● The Real McCoy TR