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The Hawk Hatchery Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Hawk Hatchery

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	1-800-Dentist T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Choshawk (aka Rotten Worthless Route) T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Dangling Digit T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hawk's Nest T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Hawkward T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Lions And Tigers And Bears T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Realm of the Flying Monkeys S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
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Elevation:	3,822 ft	1,165 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 northeast-facing crag is located on the west side of The Valley Of Voices in the northern portion of OZ. The crag features mostly crack climbs on high quality dark grey rock that are relatively short but worthwhile. About 200 yards southeast of the main crag is Realm Of The Flying Monkeys (5.11a), a fun sport climb on the overhanging north face/arete of a large boulder.

Getting There

One approach to reach the Valley Of Voices is to park in a pullout with an intrepretive sign on the west side of the road about 3.2 miles south of the 29 Palms entrance to the Park (about 1.5 miles north of the Sheep Pass Road/Pinto Basin Road intersection). Hike west up a broad drainage for about 1 mile until a steep, narrow north-facing drainage is encountered. Hike up the drainage and enter the Valley Of Voices.