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Conrad Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Conrad Rock

Conrad Rock - (S. Face) 4 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Conrad Rock - (W. Face) 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Conrad Rock - Heart of Darkness Corridor 2 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

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Elevation:	4,300 ft
GPS:	33.9894, -116.14343 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 far right (south) end of the Cowboy Crags is Conrad Rock. It features a few routes but the reason most people come here is for the excellent and aptly named splitter Heart of Darkness (5.10d), contained in a very narrow (4-6 feet wide) very cool and shaded corridor.

Getting There

Same initial approach as for the Oyster Bar - park in the lot just past Ryan Campground on your right and follow the trail to the base of Target Rock. Make a right and follow the trail south to the next formation, which is Conrad Rock (identified by a visible crack on the west face). Continue up through boulders to access a slab which leads into the southern entrance of the corridor. The southern approach (towards Ryan CG) is much easier than coming in from the north.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Conrad Rock

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 57 ● The Jungle (aka Apocalypse Now) Trad Conrad Rock - Heart o…
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 23 ● Body Stem TR Conrad Rock - Heart o…
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 430 ● Heart of Darkness Trad Conrad Rock - Heart o…