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The Cheyenne Social Club Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Cheyenne Social Club

L › R R › L A › Z

	[Redacted] S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	[Redacted] T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Little Man in the Boat, The T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Winn-Dixie T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,032 ft	1,229 m
GPS:	33.95243, -116.09812 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

This formation has several sport style routes and a couple crack routes. The rock is typical middle of the road Josh - grit mixed with patches of varnish. The routes tend to face south and slightly east, so, morning sun and afternoon shade. No mega classics here, the routes are decent, however the setting is spectacular with hauntingly spacious views to the south and an incredible view of the Lost Pencil from the top. If you want to experience the vastness of this little planet, and not see any crowds, this is the place.

Getting There

Drive south on Geology Tour Road until even with the Lost Pencil (3rd turnout ?). Park and hike west and south around the edges of the closer formations (past Slashface (V3), a classic "slab" boulder problem) until you see that the Lost Pencil is near. Veer slightly south until you see the clump which has a cluster of boulders facing you which resemble a poor man's Atom Smashers Area. There is a tiny bolted route on the arete of one of the boulders, this is Winn-Dixie 5.10a/b, 2 bolts. The other routes are up the hill from here, facing south.