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Corral Wall Rock Climbing

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Areas in Corral Wall

Corral Wall - Left Side 15 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 18

Corral Wall - Right Side 13 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16

Corral Wall High Buttress 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	3,221 ft	982 m
GPS:	34.08372, -116.14223 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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 long, south-facing sheltered wall with 40+ routes, mostly moderates, that's a good choice on those cold windy days all too common at Joshua Tree.

Due to the many routes here the area has been broken into multiple areas which will hopefully help in locating the climbs more easily.

One drawback to this area is it's popularity and density of climbs which pretty much assures a crowd on weekends. That said, a visit mid-week may find you in solitude.

Getting There

Drive east past the Feudal Wall/Short Wall and park in the signed Rattlesnake Canyon Picnic Area.

Walk east from the parking area to join a large wash (Rattlesnake Canyon drainage) which is followed south (right) for about a 1/4 mile to a distinct right bend in the wash.

The trail to the Corral Wall continues straight ahead (west) up and over a rocky notch to the Corral Wall which is hidden from view on the approach.

Plan on 10-15 minutes to approach if all goes well.
Heading left (south) and up slabs, along beautiful, deeply carved pools, instead of continuing straight to the rocky notch will lead further up Rattlesnake Canyon and access Rattlesnake Buttress, The Pyramid and the outer reaches of the northern Wonderland.

36 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Corral Wall

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● Wide Ride Trad Corral Wall - Left Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 47 ● High Plains Drifter Trad Corral Wall - Left Side
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 78 ● Exfoliation Confrontation Trad Corral Wall - Right Side
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 36 ● Only Outlaws Have Guns Trad Corral Wall - Left Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 79 ● Six-Gun by My Side Trad Corral Wall - Left Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 16 ● Bucket Bronco Trad Corral Wall - Right Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 32 ● Hang 'em High Sport Corral Wall - Right Side
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 84 ● Party in the Desert Trad Corral Wall - Left Side
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 38 ● Party till Ya' Puke Trad Corral Wall - Left Side