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Dihedral Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Dihedral Rock

Dihedral Rock - East Face 9 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 9

Dihedral Rock - West Face 6 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

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Elevation:	4,211 ft	1,284 m
GPS:	34.01969, -116.17161 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

This rock sports the ultra-classic Coarse and Buggy as well as the easily TR-able face climb The Sowsuckle. The side that faces away from the road has a number of decent easier slab routes.

The aspect that faces Quail Springs Road is generally in the sun in the early morning and the shade the remainder of the day. The slab routes on the back are in the sun in the afternoon.

Getting There

Park in a paved pullout on the south side of Quail Springs Road/Park Boulevard as for the Cathouse and Playhouse Rock. Walk toward Hidden Valley along the edge of the road and shortly, you'll encounter a marked climbing access trail that will lead you to Dihedral Rock.

The stunning dihedral of Coarse and Buggy is easily visible from the road.

18 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dihedral Rock

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 14 ● Carlos Trad Dihedral Rock - W Face
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 469 ● Coarse and Buggy Trad Dihedral Rock - E Face
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 40 ● The Sowsuckle Trad Dihedral Rock - E Face
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 17 ● Rots O' Rock Trad Dihedral Rock - E Face