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Patagonia Pile - East Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Patagonia Pile - East Face

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	Dangerous Curves TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Jugline T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	No Shirt Needed T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13
	Ship of Fools T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Wet T-Shirt Night T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
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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

Looking north into The Outback from Hidden Valley Campground, Patagonia Pile is easily seen as the formation having the highest summit and a noticably overhung east face. Sunny in the morning, shady and cool in the afternoon, this face doesn't have much in the way of warmups, but a stack of fun 5.11's await any who make the five minute hike up. Highlights include No Shirt Needed (5.11a) and Jugline (5.11c).

Getting There

If approaching from Hidden Valley Campground, head straight north past the Iron Door Cave. Easy boulder hopping leads to the mostly flat base of the east face.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Patagonia Pile - East Face

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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 23 ● No Shirt Needed Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 20 ● Jugline Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 16 ● Wet T-Shirt Night Trad