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Jumbo Rocks Corridor Climbing

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Routes in Jumbo Rocks Corridor

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	Carnage T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Fingers of Frenzy TR 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Handsaw T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	PB is a little brown dog V0 4

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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 narrow rock corridor lies about 100 yards north-northwest of the very end of the Jumbo Rocks Campground loop. The corridor runs in a north-south direction and is plainly seen from the campground road. The corridor's initial (southern) section is somewhat wide (maybe 60 feet), but its further reaches are perhaps only 15 to 20 feet wide. As a consequence, routes tend to be cool and shady.

Although a number of crack lines are to be found on both sides of the corridor, only a few have been climbed. Once you climb one of established routes, your ferver for ticking these unclimbed lines may be diminished as the texture of the rock is quite rough. Some of the names are less than subtle hints.

All known routes are on the left (west) side of the corridor (facing east). Just where the corridor narrows, you will see an obvious left-facing dihedral. This marks the start of Handsaw (5.10b); Fingers of Frenzy (5.12a TR) starts just right of Handsaw. Deeper into the corridor lie Carnage (5.10c) and Mere Illusion (5.11a).

Descent involves some tricky and devious downclimbing, and lies on the back side (west face) of the rock.