PRINT: Rock Climbing in Frontier Spires, Joshua Tree National Park

Frontier Spires

California > Joshua Tree NP > Queen Valley Area > Queen Mountain

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

Two pointed formations 75 yard N/W of Kate's Crag and just behind the Frontier Wall. The stand out routes are Little Big Man (5.9) a short crack climb and The Schlong (5.11a) a steep, not-quite sport climb.

Getting There

Follow the Frontier Wall approach, but look for these spires on the right just before the Frontier wall.

Routes from Left to Right

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 1 ● Homo Erectus Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 1 ● Little Big Man Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 2 ● The Schlong Trad

● Homo Erectus

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad

● Little Big Man

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

● The Schlong

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad

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Frontier Spires. Photo by Blitzo.