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The Milepost

California > Joshua Tree NP > Lost Horse Area > Lost Horse Rdside Crags
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Description

The Milepost is a pinnacle just off Quail Springs Road with moderate lead access to a true summit experience. The top has great views of Hemingway Buttress and Playhouse Rocks. 

Try to look good leading the 5.7 on the north side because every driver on Park Blvd. will be checking you out! 

  • Rap anchor on the south side.

Getting There

Approximately 0.6 miles east (toward Hidden Valley) of the Lost Horse Ranger Station Road on Park Boulevard is a paved pullout on the right. Park in the pullout (as for Playhouse Rock, the Cathouse, etc.) and walk about 100 feet west. The Milepost is the obvious, free-standing pillar that sits 50 feet south of the road.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 2
Scrambled Legs
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 7
The Gettysburger
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 7
French Flies
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 5
Chocolate Snake
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Scrambled Legs
 2
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
The Gettysburger
 7
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
French Flies
 7
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Chocolate Snake
 5
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad

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