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Echo Cove - South Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in Echo Cove - South Side

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	Big Easy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Big Moe T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Bigger Moe TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Boulder Dash T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bucket Brigade T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Curly S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Death On The Nile T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Deceptive Corner T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fat Tuesday T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Ground Up or Shut Up (aka Poppycock) S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Larry (aka Out To Lunch) S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Little Moe T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Moetown T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Ocean of Night (aka Out to Grunge) T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Undercover T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b

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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

Echo Cove is one of the most popular climbing spots in the Park. It has: easy access, flat bases, good, short moderate and moderately difficult routes.

The southern side of the main "Cove" features featured vertical and slightly overhanging rock. It is shady most of the day (particularly in winter when the sun is low in the sky). Routes are easily top-roped; though most can be lead.

Most popular routes here are Deceptive Corner (5.7*); Boulder Dash (5.9*); and Big Moe (5.11a/b***).

Routes from left to right -

Scott's TR (5.11c TR)
Y5K (5.10b TR)
Marta's Matzah Balls (5.8)
Old Nut (5.8 R)
Bucket Brigade (5.7)
Big Easy (5.9)
Ocean of Night (aka Out to Grunge) (5.10c)
Death On The Nile (5.10a)
Undercover (5.10a)
Jewel of the Nile (5.11b TR)
Deceptive Corner (5.7)
Moetown (5.12a)
Little Moe (5.11a)
Ground Up or Shut Up (aka Poppycock) (5.11b)
Boulder Dash (5.9)
Bullocks (5.10d TR)
Big Moe (5.11a)
Bigger Moe
Curly (5.11a)
Curly (5.11a)
Out to Lunge (5.10d R)

Getting There

From the Quail Springs Road-Big Horn Pass Road (Barker Dam Road) intersection, drive east on Big Horn Pass Road for 0.6+ miles. Turn left at the gravel road signed "Key's Ranch-Wonderland of Rocks." Continue straight (onto a dirt road) for about 0.25 mile (past the large parking lot turnoff). A small fence lot will be found on the right at the "mouth" of the Cove. If full, park about 150 yards back at a larger fenced lot.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Echo Cove - South Side

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 153 ● Boulder Dash Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 29 ● Death On The Nile Trad
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 18 ● Undercover Trad
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 39 ● Ocean of Night (aka Out to Grunge) Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 246 ● Big Moe Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 21 ● Larry (aka Out To Lunch) Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 23 ● Curly Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 53 ● Ground Up or Shut Up (aka Poppyc… Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 11 ● Bigger Moe TR
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 7 ● Moetown Trad