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The Oyster Bar Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Oyster Bar

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	Bearded Oyster T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Boner Donor S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Buckets of Blort T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	I Saw Elvis S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Oyster Bar, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Path of the Oyster S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Stress Puppet T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	4,500 ft	1,372 m
GPS:	33.9906, -116.14114 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

On the lower right end of the Cowboy Crags area as viewed from the road, this rock features a handful of generally south facing dihedrals and face routes and around on the eastern side, it's namesake routes Oyster Bar 5.11b and Path of the Oyster 5.11c.

Getting There

Park at the paved parking (not just a turnout but a small lot) a short distance past Ryan Campground. A trail leads from here to the base of Target Rock. At the base of the crag head left and follow the base of the crag to a large rocky and vegetated ravine. Travel up this (stay right, easy) and towards the top turn left to keep the terrain easiest. This should eventually deposit you at the Oyster Bar. Maybe 20 minutes from the road.