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Grinch Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Grinch Rock

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	Grinch's Grin, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Nonprofit Crack T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Stolen Christmas T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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GPS:	34.07042, -116.16024 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Grinch rock has two routes with one star each that are worth doing (The Grinch's Grin 5.10d * and a 5.9*) and a 5.9+ route that should get one star. The rock is good brown varnish.