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Rock Hudson Rock Climbing

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Routes in Rock Hudson

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	Absolute Zero T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Doing That Scrapyard Thing T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Gem Nabors T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hot Rocks T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Ipecac T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Kelvin and Hobbes T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Less than Zero TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Looney Tunes T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Nereltne T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Rankine File T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Stand and Deliver (aka Spanish Bombs) T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Wayne's New Tones T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13

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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

A large formation with some popular routes including the classic Hot Rocks (5.11b) a tricky seam to widening crack. Other good routes include Looney Tunes (5.9) a hands to chimney crack and Stand and Deliver (aka Spanish Bombs) (5.12a) a thin edge climb to test your crimping. Most climbs are on the southwest face so expect lots of sun although there are some good climbs to be done on the north and east faces.

Getting There

Approach is via an easy walk northeast from either the front or back loop of Hidden Valley Campground. It lies about 150 yards north of Outhouse Rock, which lies at the apex of the front loop and just to the north of The Wall/leftside (Hands Off is here). The approach takes about 10-15 minutes from the parking lot in Hidden Valley.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rock Hudson

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 139 ● Looney Tunes Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 248 ● Hot Rocks Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 15 ● Stand and Deliver (aka Spanish B… Trad