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The Trad Crag

California > Joshua Tree NP > Indian Cove > Rattlesnake Canyon > Valley of Kings
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Description

This large (200'+) broad formation is the single largest in the Valley of the Kings. It lies up, left and behind The Helmet. The far left side has The Arrowhead with the unusual and beautiful Firewater Chimney 5.10b. It faces north and is in the shade all the time.

Getting There

See the detailed approach info for Valley of the Kings.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 6
● The Sanga's On Fire
Trad 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 3
● The Balloon That Would Not Die
Trad 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
● The Balloon That Would Not Spy
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 3
● It's Good To Be King
Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 2
● King Of Jesters, Jester To Kings
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● The Sanga's On Fire
 6
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 2 pitches
● The Balloon That Would Not Die
 3
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
● The Balloon That Would Not Spy
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● It's Good To Be King
 3
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● King Of Jesters, Jester To…
 2
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad

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Trad Crag, with its big topper boulder.
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The Sanga's On Fire and The Balloon That Would Not Die visible.
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