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Dihedral Rock Rock Climbing

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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 (5.11a/b) as well as the easily TR-able face climb The Sowsuckle (5.12a/b). The rock mainly faces east and west so it's ideal for warm and cold days - we were able to climb here on a comfy day in early January.

Fun for an afternoon of climbing and it's near Hemingway Buttress and Dairy Queen Wall.

Getting There

Drive about 3/4 of a mile south on Quail Springs Road from the junction with Lost Horse Ranger Station Road to a small parking area on the shoulder. 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 10 ● Carlos Trad Dihedral Rock - W Face
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 442 ● Coarse and Buggy Trad Dihedral Rock - E Face
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 35 ● The Sowsuckle Trad Dihedral Rock - E Face
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 13 ● Rots O' Rock Trad Dihedral Rock - E Face