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The Brown Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Brown Wall

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	Brown 25 T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Brown Trousers T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Brownian Motion T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13
	Brownies in Motion (aka Brownian Motion) T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Captain Kronos T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	ChexQuest Flemoids T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Cough up Phlegm T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	False Scent T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Fingertip Pleasure TR 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	If It's Brown, Flush It T,TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c R
	James Brown T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c X
	Jerry Brown T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Peggy Fleming TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Sgt. Saturn T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Skid Mark TR 5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b

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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.

The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This excellent, generally sunny cliff is a good place to go on a cold, windy day (and a place to avoid midday in hot weather). While there are climbs of all grades here, the central routes are quite steep and noteworthy.

Getting There

The Brown Wall is located on the north end of Real Hidden Valley. From the Real Hidden Valley (Hidden Valley Nature Trail) parking area, follow the nature trail about 150 yards until you are in the actual hidden valley. From this spot, Sports Challenge Rock will be right of center and the Sentinel will look a bit like a whale and be to the left. Take the right fork of the nature trail, passing by the right (steeper/shaded) side of Sports Challenge Rock. Follow the nature trail downhill several hundred yards (the Great Burrito, et al will be on your right) until it turns sharply left and starts to loop back toward the Sentinel.

From this point on the nature trail you should be able to see the cliff. It is varnished and has a series of right-leaning cracks. Leave the nature trail and walk north a bit in a drainage. From the drainage, go a short distance up and right on talus to the base of the wall.

Total approach time from the nature trail parking area is about 10-15 minutes, with most of the trip being on the nature trail. The base of the cliff is all boulders, so it's not a great place to bring small children.

NOTE: If you continue down this drainage, you will pass the Lost Horse Wall on your right and reach the Lost Horse Ranger Station Road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Brown Wall

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 86 ● Captain Kronos Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 59 ● Brownies in Motion (aka Brownian… Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 88 ● Jerry Brown Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 23 ● Brown 25 Trad
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c X 14 ● James Brown Trad