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Worthwhile Pile Rock Climbing

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Routes in Worthwhile Pile

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	Dog Pile T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Ernie Pyle T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Holden Hands T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Holden On T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Holden Out T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Not Worth Your Pile T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Overlooked T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pile it Higher and Deeper T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Worthless Bile T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Worthwhile Pile T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	4,158 ft	1,267 m
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.

The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This scrappy little crag is actually a "worthwhile" destination for those into markoffs. There are twelve routes here and three of them have stars. "Slanta Claus Left" 5.8* and "Center" 5.10a* are good and the others are worthwhile. To the north about 50 meters is the route "Coming Up Short" 5.10a*. The funky pillar "The Woody" 5.5x is similar to the Aiguille de Joshua Tree

Getting There

Walk around the back side of the Pep Boys Crag and head south on the remnants of an old road. Cut west over boulders and drop into the wash. This is the same wash that goes north from the Brown Wall. If you hit it right you will come out right in front of Worthwhile Rock.