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Hound Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Hound Rock

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	An Eye to the West T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Animalargos T,TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R
	Animalitos T,TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Crescent Wrench T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Direct Wrench TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Over The Hill T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Tossed Green T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	White Powder T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	3,987 ft	1,215 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

Hound Rock, the large formation directly behind Baskerville Rock, is home to a number of good crack climbs and well worth a visit in conjunction with a trip to Baskerville Rock and/or the White Cliffs Of Dover.

Additionally, there are a number of moderate cracks on the backside which despite having been climbed for many years have not seen any real documentation.

A novelty from the olden days is the "Valley of Trash", a collection of rusted cans, bed springs and assorted metal objects which lie in the depression at the base of the east face. Please leave these undisturbed for others to enjoy as they are protected by antiquity law.

Getting There

Approach as for Baskerville Rock but skirt it on it's left side, passing the Baskerville Cracks, and Hound Rock will come into view. The approach takes about 15 minutes from the parking area at Trash Can Rock.