PRINT: Rock Climbing in Corona/Dos Equis Wall, Joshua Tree National Park

Corona/Dos Equis Wall

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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

The sheer, dark brown Dos Equis is one of the more spectacular-looking walls in Indian Cove, and sports a handful of relatively long, moderate/difficult routes with some nice exposure.

The South Buttress (5.7) is a nice climb along the edge of the face, and some nice-looking climbs on the face itself include Flare Play (5.10b), Scare Way (5.10b), Skid Row (aka Air Play) (5.10d), The Highwayman (5.11b) and Tecate (5.12b).

Corona Wall is a smaller wall located further up the gully from Dos Equis, which offers slightly easier and shorter climbs.

Single rope rap from a collection of not-particularly-well-placed bolts on a small ledge near the left side of Dos Equis.

Getting There

Dos Equis and Corona are located on the southwest face of the second to last major formation as you head out towards the west end of family camp area in Indian Cove (if you get to Moosedog Tower, you've gone too far).

Approach to the South Buttress is direct and very close to the road; the rest of the climbs are located up the gully to the left of the formation.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 1 ● Miles Away From Ordinary Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● Secondary Inspection Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 1 ● Border Patrol Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 2 ● The Ranger Is Watching Me Trad
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 9 ● Chihuahua Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R 2 ● Skid Row (aka Air Play) Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 8 ● Tecate Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 15 ● The Highwayman Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 13 ● Flare Play Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 33 ● Scare Way Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 10 ● Tres Equis Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 47 ● South Buttress Trad

● Miles Away From Ordinary

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

● Secondary Inspection

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

● Border Patrol

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport

● The Ranger Is Watching Me

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad

● Chihuahua

5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad

● Skid Row (aka Air Play)

5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R Trad

● Tecate

5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Trad

● The Highwayman

5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad

● Flare Play

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad

● Scare Way

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad

● Tres Equis

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 Trad

● South Buttress

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad

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Dos Equis Wall

Corona/Dos Equis Wall, Joshua Tree NP

Dos Equis in Midday light. THis wall is sheltered and warm when others are less so. Photo by Tony Bubb, 1/05.

Dos Equis Wall

Dos Equis Wall-profile. Photo by Blitzo.

Corona and Dos Equis Wall

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

shelby beardslee
29 Palms, CA

Thanks to the efforts of KP and the ASCA, all suspect bolts and anchors have been updated with new gear on both walls. The fixed pins towards the top were left in place. Hope you enjoy the new bomber pro and if you see KP be sure and thank him and support the ASCA. Their donations this summer have lead to the repair of many routes in Indian Cove. Aug 30, 2011

Richard Shore

This cliff offers some of the best climbing in the campground at the 5.10 and up level, and I never see anybody climbing here. Dec 29, 2012