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Peyote Cracks Formation Rock Climbing

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Areas in Peyote Cracks Formation

Peyote Cracks Formation - E. Face (aka Bachar Toprope Wall) 7 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

Peyote Cracks Formation - W. Face 9 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Peyote Cracks, East Face, Right End 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	4,220 ft	1,286 m
GPS:	34.02238, -116.16053 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

The Peyote Cracks Formation has 3 decent cracks on its west face - Left (5.10+), Middle (5.9), and Right (5.8) Peyote Crack. There are also a few face climbs. All of the routes are fairly short.

The east face of the formation is also known as the Bachar Toprope Wall and has an assortment of overhanging, difficult routes in the 5.12-5.13 range, including the 12a sport route Apartheid and the (generally toproped) testpiece Baby Apes (5.12c).

Getting There

From the back loop of Hidden Valley Campground, walk generally north as if heading to Echo Cove. Peyote Cracks will be about half way. The west face is identified by 3 prominent cracks (The Peyote Cracks).

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Classic Climbing Routes at Peyote Cracks Formation

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

5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 19 ● Apartheid Sport Peyote Cracks Formati…
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 4 ● Dial Africa Trad Peyote Cracks Formati…
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 13 ● Baby Apes Trad Peyote Cracks Formati…