PRINT: Rock Climbing in The Foot, Joshua Tree National Park

The Foot

California > Joshua Tree NP > Wonderland of R… > Wonderland North > Atom Smasher Area

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

Yes, The Foot looks like a 200' tall foot, toes pointing skyward. Several good routes here with a perfect glass smooth wide crack, Dr. Scholl's Wild Ride (5.9/10a*).

Getting There

Approach as for the Atom Smasher's and continue East to obvious foot shaped formation.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 1 ● The New Shoe Review Trad 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 1 ● Dr. Scholl's Wild Ride Trad

● The New Shoe Review

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 2 pitches

● Dr. Scholl's Wild Ride

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad

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Careful where you place your foot, the desert is everywhere alive.