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Sports Challenge Rock - West Face Rock Climbing
Routes in Sports Challenge Rock - West Face
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Alligator Tears T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Chick Hern T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Don’t Be Nosey TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Eddie Haskel Takes Manhatten T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Ella-vation T,TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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I Just Told You T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Itty Bitty Buttress TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Mortal Thoughts T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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None of Your Business T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Ranger J.B. T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Ranger J.D. T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Rap Bolters are Weak S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Ride a Wild Bago T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Sphincter Quits T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13 |
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unknown T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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What's It To You T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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| Elevation: | 4,200 ft | 1,280 m |
| GPS: |
34.01401, -116.1691 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Adam Stackhouse on Jul 1, 2002 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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
This is the side of the rock that one initially encounters upon entering Real Hidden Valley proper. Nice brown rock with quite a few thin slanting cracks mark the characteristics of this side of Sport Challenge Rock. Relative to the East Face, this wall gets the lion share of sun.
Getting There
Enter the Real Hidden Valley via the south and look for a huge grey and tan bulbous rock in the center of the loop trail. Approach via a well-worn trail from the south, which splits to go to the east face (right) or west face (left). Some easy scrambling is required to reach the base of a few of the routes.
Classic Climbing Routes at Sports Challenge Rock - West Face
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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