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Elevation: 4,200 ft
GPS: 34.0269, -116.1527
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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.

Overview for Little Hunk - SW Face, Joshua Tree NP

Getting There Suggest change

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.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 61
Right Between the Eyes
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 119
Tim's Valentine
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 27
Monkey Business
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 19
Right Between the Thighs
Trad 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 108
Remembering Marina
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 29
The Maw
Trad
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 13
Torturer's Apprentice
Trad
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 29
The Paw
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 13
Compassion of the Elephants
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 8
Trespassers Will Be Violated
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 43
Uppercut
Trad
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 22
Out of Order
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 4
Sky's the Limit
Sport 3 pitches
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 17
Witness Stand
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 6
Groundhog Day
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Right Between the Eyes SW Face Right (Monkey…
 61
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Tim's Valentine SW Face Center (The S…
 119
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Monkey Business SW Face Right (Monkey…
 27
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Right Between the Thighs SW Face Right (Monkey…
 19
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Remembering Marina SW Face Center (The S…
 108
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Maw SW Face Right (Monkey…
 29
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Trad
Torturer's Apprentice SW Face Left (Trespas…
 13
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
The Paw SW Face Right (Monkey…
 29
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Compassion of the Elephants SW Face Left (Trespas…
 13
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Trespassers Will Be Violated SW Face Left (Trespas…
 8
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Uppercut SW Face Center (The S…
 43
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Out of Order SW Face Center (The S…
 22
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Sky's the Limit SW Face Left (Trespas…
 4
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport 3 pitches
Witness Stand SW Face Center (The S…
 17
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Groundhog Day SW Face Left (Trespas…
 6
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
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