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Vernal Walls Rock Climbing

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Routes in Vernal Walls

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	After Becky T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Dora The Explorer T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Venous Vernish T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Waltzing Wern T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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

The Vernal Wall is immediately south of the Bulkhead. The upper wall faces west and is visible from Rattlesnake Buttress.

The Vernulator (the lower wall) is shorter and faces south. It is immediately below the Bulkhead. The best descent is to the climber's right.

Getting There

Either hike to the base of the Bulkhead and contour around its right side, or hike up along the left side of the Central Library. You'll come out on the north shoulder of the Vernal Wall.

The crags and routes are dedicated to Vern, whose vociferousness and voracious mania is much missed by the local climbing scene.