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Little Hunk - SW Face Rock Climbing

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Areas in Little Hunk - SW Face

SW Face Center (The Solarium) 5 / 6 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 13

SW Face Left (Trespassers Wall) 13 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16

SW Face Right (Monkey Business Wall) 9 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.0269, -116.1527 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

Due to it's size and complexity the southwest face has been broken into three separate sections:

SW Face Left (Trespassers Wall) which extends from the far left to the Abstract Roller Disco Block.

Characterized by a large number of high-angle slab routes with generally good but crunchy rock due to a lack of traffic. Slab climbers will find memorable challenges from 5.8 to 5.12 in difficulty.

SW Face Center (The Solarium) which covers from right of the Abstract Roller Disco Block to near Feeling Groovy.

Relatively undeveloped until recently this quiet spot features a quick easy approach, nice views from it's elevated base and a nice selection of mostly slabby routes from 5.1 to 5.11b.

SW Face Right (Monkey Business Wall) which extends from near Feeling Groovy to The Paw on the right end.

The most popular spot on Little Hunk's southwest face this area offers a nice change of pace from the usual theme of slab climbing and features some quality crack and face routes from 5.7 to 5.10 in difficulty.

Getting There

From the large gravel lot at Echo Tee hike east using the trail leading past the southern end of Echo Rock and then follow the individual area descriptions for more detailed approach information. Approaches take from 10-15 minutes typically.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Little Hunk - SW Face

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

5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c 21 ● Solar Panel Trad SW Face Center (The S…
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 74 ● Right Between the Eyes Trad SW Face Right (Monkey…
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 139 ● Tim's Valentine Sport SW Face Center (The S…
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 35 ● Right Between the Thighs Trad 2 pitches SW Face Right (Monkey…
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 20 ● Knockout Trad SW Face Center (The S…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 123 ● Remembering Marina Sport SW Face Center (The S…
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 14 ● Torturer's Apprentice Trad SW Face Left (Trespas…
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 33 ● The Paw Sport SW Face Right (Monkey…
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 13 ● Compassion of the Elephants Trad SW Face Left (Trespas…
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R 8 ● Trespassers will be Violated Trad SW Face Left (Trespas…
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 46 ● Uppercut Trad SW Face Center (The S…
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 25 ● Out of Order Sport SW Face Center (The S…
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 19 ● Witness Stand Sport SW Face Center (The S…
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Sky's the Limit Sport 3 pitches SW Face Left (Trespas…
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 6 ● Groundhog Day Trad SW Face Left (Trespas…