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.
While the Jumbo Rocks area in general does not yield much in the way of good climbing, Conan's Corridor is the exception to the rule. There are at least 8 routes on the main (east) face, 5 of which are worthy of multiple stars. Must-do's include Colorado Crack (5.9), Gem (5.8), and Spiderman (5.10a).
[Hide Photo] The butt chimney downclimb/walkoff, on the North side of the formation (climber's right at the top).
[Hide Photo] When you see this formation from the Skull Rock hiking trail, turn into the canyon (away from the road) to find the entrance to Conan's Corridor.
[Hide Comment] It's fairly easy to get to the rap anchors above Boulderado (aka California Face) if no one is on it and you don't want to walk off. Approach the furthest boulder climber's right from climber's right. You get good heel-toe jams and can shimmy along the face for ~10' until you can clip into the rings. It feels more secure if you have shorter legs, as your butt isn't so close to the edge of the wall.
Feb 6, 2017
AMGA Certified Rock Guide; SLC