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Rattlesnake Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in Rattlesnake Buttress

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	200 Motels T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Approach Pitch T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Back Up Singers T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cactus Cooler T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Eureka! S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Foxtail Fryer TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Jojoba Heater T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pictures of Home T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Roy's Route T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Taken for Granite T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Test Pilot T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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

A smooth gray face at the top of Rattlesnake Canyon. Taken for Granite (5.8-) and 200 Motels (5.8-) are visible from the car, both are super.

Getting There

Hike up Rattlesnake Canyon 20-30 minutes until the canyon turns right, directly below the crag. Continue in the wash a bit, then scramble back up and left to the right end of the crag, near Test Pilot. (There is a steep drop off just below the main buttress.)

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rattlesnake Buttress

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 81 ● Taken for Granite Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 82 ● 200 Motels Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 17 ● Back Up Singers Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● Test Pilot Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● Cactus Cooler Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Pictures of Home Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 9 ● Eureka! Sport