Dairy Queen Wall - Left Side Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 4,241 ft | 1,293 m |
| GPS: |
34.02158, -116.17704 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 115,138 total · 446/month | |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Mar 20, 2005 | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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
Although the left side of the Dairy Queen Wall shares the same name as the more popular right side most people are wholly unfamiliar with the lesser visited side. That's too bad as there are some really good routes on this side and the approach is actually shorter as well.
The right side of the DQ Wall is characterized by juggy moderate cracks (hence it's popularity) while the left side has smoother greyish rock with the odd dark knob.
Getting There
Park as for Hemingway Buttress, in the large, paved parking area and follow the signed Access Fund trail towards Hemingway and then cut left to near the base of the wall.
Alternately, one can park as for Playhouse Rock, near the Milepost, and follow the marked trail to Playhouse and then cut right to reach the same point near the base of the wall.
Once near the base a bit of scrambling
is required to access the base of the wall proper; if you hit it right you should arrive at the base of Norm.Classic Climbing Routes at Dairy Queen Wall - Left Side
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