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Cowboy Crags Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cowboy Crags

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	Cling Peaches T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Dirty Minds S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Unbearable Lightness of Being, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Wisest Crack T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	4,700 ft	1,433 m
GPS:	33.9917, -116.1388 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

The Cowboy Crags are located well up the west side of Ryan Mountain, above and slightly right from Saddle Rocks, as seen from the road. The identified routes in the guide are all traditional and located on the middle or highest formation. Other routes exist; however, I have no information about them at this time. The route to do here is the clean corner of Wisest Crack (5.7) which commands an impressive view from it's vantage point high on the flanks of Ryan Mountain.

Getting There

Park in the Hall Of Horror's parking lot and take the Saddle Rock trail east. Upon nearing Saddle Rock hike south (right)around that formation then head east up the steep slope toward the crags. Plan on a 45 minute, mostly uphill, approach from the car to the crags.