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Anasazi Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Anasazi Wall

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	Ancestral Puebloans T,TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Ancient Ones T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Coda T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Mushroom Crack T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Physical Graffiti S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Song Remains the Same, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Sound of One Hoof Knocking, The T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 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

The Anasazi Wall is located on the west face of Petroglyph Rock (the east side of Petroglyph Rock faces the Gunsmoke Traverse). The main attraction on the wall is Physical Graffiti (11a), a tightly bolted 2 pitch sport climb that features a hand traverse across a dike, then steeper face climbing to a surprising overhang and another dike.

Getting There

From the Echo Rock parking lot, walk east all the way through the canyon between The Snickers and Big Hunk formations. You'll be walking directly toward the Anasazi Wall, which is located just up and left from the smaller Sandworm Rock on the right.