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Echo Cove - North Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in Echo Cove - North Side

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	Battle of Britain (aka Penelope Street) T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Black Tooth T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Chute Up T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
	Echo Buttress TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Fun Stuff T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Fun With a Gun T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hang Ten T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Helix T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
	Hot Knife T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Palm-U-Granite T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pepasan T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Pigs on the Wing T 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13
	Pinky Lee T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Porky Pig TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	R. A. F. T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Raging Intensity T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Santa's Little Helpers T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Sound of One Shoe Tapping, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Swing Low S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Tofu the Dwarf T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	W. A. C. T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	White Fang T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 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 has a mix of bolted face and traditional cracks. The access is easy, the climbing is good, and the crowds are heavy. Lots of opportunity for toproping.

Bartlett describes this area as "North Echo Cove Rock - South Face."

Routes listed from left to right:

Fun With a Gun (5.8)
Fun Stuff (5.8)
Echo Buttress (5.10b TR)
Raging Intensity (5.8)
Chute Up (5.2)
The Sound of One Shoe Tapping (5.8)
W. A. C. (5.8)
Helix (5.2)
Pepasan (5.9)
Helium (5.10b)

An easy gully between and then

Battle of Britain (aka Penelope Street) (5.10b)
R. A. F. (5.9)
Swing Low (5.7)
Pinky Lee (5.10d)
Pigs on the Wing (5.11b)
Porky Pig (5.11b TR)
Hot Knife (5.10a)
Tofu the Dwarf (5.9)
Palm-U-Granite (5.7)
Hang Ten (5.9)
Santa's Little Helpers (5.10d)
Another Swain Solo (5.7)
Alien Life Form Arete (5.11a R)

Getting There

Drive past the Hidden Valley Campground, turn left at the sign for the Desert Queen Ranch, and park in the obvious, large lot on the right. Alternatively, drive past that lot and park in the pullout on the west end of the cove. Either follow the wash towards Echo Rock proper and scramble over boulders into the east end of the Cove, or (preferred) just walk into the west end.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Echo Cove - North Side

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 215 ● Swing Low Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 130 ● The Sound of One Shoe Tapping Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 301 ● Fun Stuff Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 34 ● Raging Intensity Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 10 ● White Fang Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 118 ● R. A. F. Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 89 ● Pinky Lee Trad