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Jimmy Cliff Rock Climbing

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Areas in Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff - East Face 8 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Jimmy Cliff - South Face 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Jimmy Cliff - West Face 8 / 2 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

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Elevation:	4,232 ft	1,290 m
GPS:	34.01287, -116.18063 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

Jimmy Cliff is a largish formation on the outskirts of the Lost Horse Area with a number of bolted and gear protected routes. The excellent but short Friendly Hands (5.10b) is located on the east face and is clearly visible from the approach in. Another notable route is the three star Peanut Gallery (5.11b) located on the west face.

The east and west facing routes can be rappeled (from the top of Friendly Hands) or a walk off exists down the north end of the west face.

Getting There

Jimmy Cliff is about 2/3 of a mile south of the parking for the Atlantis Area, located on the road to Lost Horse Ranger Station. Park as far along this road as possible and hike south towards the obvious formation off in the distance. The leftward curving crack Friendly Hands is easy to identify.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Jimmy Cliff

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 46 ● Friendly Hands Trad Jimmy Cliff - E Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● The Balcony Sport Jimmy Cliff - W Face