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Stirrup Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Stirrup Rock

Stirrup Rock - North Face 8 / 2 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Stirrup Rock - South Face 5 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	3,565 ft	1,087 m
GPS:	33.96036, -116.02043 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Stirrup Rock has something for everyone, anytime of the year. The south face is a wind-sheltered sunbowl on the most frigid days of winter, while the north face catches shade in the warmer seasons. The crag is notable for its bulletproof dark-brown patina, which is flawless, with a smattering of light-colored stone, which isn't. On the south side, Peter Eater Pumpkin Eater is a tricky .10 finger crack with a low crux, while Overpowered By Funk just to the right is an ultra classic 5.12b toprope (or exciting lead). On the north face, Jugular Vein (5.8) is an amazing moderate that swallows gear, while Freckle Face (5.11a) will elicit a smile even as your fingers and forearms pump out for the finishing crux.

Getting There

From the parking area, head west to Zippy rock, then turn right and head north to the major big brown crag with the long tall fingercrack. Scramble around the right(east) end to access the routes on the north side. Descend the slab on the east end to a rap from bolts or a couple easy fifth-class smears down to the boulders.

17 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Stirrup Rock

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 23 ● Jugular Vein Trad Stirrup Rock - N Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 6 ● Australian for Beer Sport Stirrup Rock - N Face
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 37 ● Peter Eater Pumpkin Eater Trad Stirrup Rock - S Face
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Freckle Face Trad Stirrup Rock - N Face