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Ellsmere Island Rock Climbing

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Routes in Ellsmere Island

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	Able Was I Ere I Saw Ellesmere T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Aftermath T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Arms Are For Hugging S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Baby Face T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Baby On Board TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Baby Roof T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Do the Math TR 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	El Smear or Land T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Foreign Legion T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Fright Night T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Gail Winds T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a X
	Geometry T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Left Overs T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Made in the Shade T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Math T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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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

One of the closest rocks to the road with a quick approach by North Wonderland standards, this collection of small crags and rocks features some pretty high quality, if short routes. Highlights include Baby Roof (5.7), Aftermath (5.10a), Foreign Legion (5.10b), Geometry (5.11a) and Arms Are For Hugging (5.11a).

Getting There

Hike from Key's Corner (Boyscout Trailhead / Wilderness Registration point) approximately 1 mile east to the intersection with the Old Wonderland Trail. From this intersection (a sign here stating that the Old Wonderland Trail from that point south is closed for revegitation), walk approximately 100 yards north and Ellsmere Island will be readily apparent on your right, discernable by several roofs on faces a short distance up the hillside. Be sure to find the very well developed/defined trail leading from the Old Wonderland Trail up to the crag and use it to prevent trail braiding (the creation of many new small trails that is harmful and unsightly).

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Classic Climbing Routes at Ellsmere Island

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R 4 ● Baby Face Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 22 ● Aftermath Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Arms Are For Hugging Sport