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EBGB Block Area Rock Climbing

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Routes in EBGB Block Area

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	Cheetah TR 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Control T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	EBGB's T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Fast Lane T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Jane's Getting Serious T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Sinner's Swing T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Tarzan T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Zondo's Perks T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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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/…

Description

To the south side of Echo Rock Proper (around and right from Heart and Sole) sits a large blockish boulder perched up high on the southwest side. This is the EBGB Block.

Several steep face climbs exist, including EBGB's (5.10d) and Jane's Getting Serious (5.12b).

Getting There

Approach north from Echo Tee as for Echo Rock Proper by foot. The EBGB boulder will be on your right, at the south end of Echo Rock Proper (see picture).

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Classic Climbing Routes at EBGB Block Area

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

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Zondo's Perks Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 158 ● EBGB's Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 16 ● Fast Lane Trad