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The Tombstone Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Tombstone

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	Andre the Giant T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Beating Around the Bush T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Cinnamon Girl T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Heaven Can Wait T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	S Cracker, The T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Tombstone, The T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13

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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

Most of the climbs on this large formation, resembling a grave marker of yore from the wild wild west, ascend cracks of varying widths on rock that varies in quality from fair to excellent. The S Cracker (5.11a) and Heaven Can Wait (5.10d) are sustained and technical one pitch routes on the east face that scale finger cracks and edges. Cinnamon Girl (5.11a) is a two pitch climb on the north face that includes technical face / thin crack climbing and burly offwidth moves. The Tombstone (5.11c s) is a three pitch route that involves technical and powerful climbing through a seam on a gently overhanging face to a vertical finger / hand crack and, finally, edging and smearing on a coarse-grained face / slab.

Getting There

The Tombstone lies in the heart of the North Wonderland. The approach to this area is described in detail in the Directions for The Fortress.

Once The Grey Giant is reached continue south in the wash for a hundred yards or so and then head east along the base of the southern face of the Grey Giant until it is possible to navigate across the boulder strewn gully to the north face of the Tombstone. Alternatively, it is possible to access the Fortress Valley by remaining on the north side of the Grey Giant and then walk south to the western end of the gully between the Grey Giant and The Tombstone.