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Nature Trail Wall Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Nature Trail Wall

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	Desert Five Spot T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Force of Nature TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Jumping Cholla T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Manzanita T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
	Nature Walk T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Ocotillo T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Pencil Cholla T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Prickly Pear T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Slab Rats S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Teddy Bear Cholla T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Wax (aka Nature of the Beast) S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Elevation:	3,415 ft	1,041 m
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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

Named for the nearby Nature Trail, which winds through the desert starting from the western loop of the CG road, this slabby northerly facing wall overlooks the western loop of the paved Indian Cove road.

The wall features a dozen or so easy/moderate routes on decent rock and with it's minimal approach should appeal to those looking to quickly tick a few routes.

Climbing has been going on here since the 1970's as evidenced by some old bolts, long since replaced, but this wall has never been in any guidebook.

Getting There

Drive the paved road west past Moosedog Tower until it ends in a loop. Look southeast and you will see an slabby northwest-facing wall that sits slightly above the desert floor - this is the crag.