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Great Burrito Rock Climbing

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	Carne Asada T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Desperado T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Drop the Chalupa T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Fat Free T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Fish Taco T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Genetic Culling TR 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Kemosabe and Tonto T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Learn Quick or Die T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Non-Decumbent Destiny T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	One Pot Meal TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Quesadilla T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Scamp T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Stood Up T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Thinning the Herd T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b X
	Three Burner Stove T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Tonto and the Great White Leader T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Tostada Supreme T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Up the Down Staircase T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13
	Vanderklooster's Stinky Wet Kitty T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13

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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

This is the large formation about 100 yards southeast of the Brown Wall and 50 yards east of the nature trail. The routes are to be found on the southwest side and, therefore, are in the sun most of the day. The rock is reasonably firm with some spots a bit grainy. All known routes, at this time, are traditional and one pitch. Rappelling requires two 60 meter ropes or one seventy meter. The walk off is to the northwest. Work around the summit boulders until you come to a shute that drops off steeply to the left and down toward a tree.

Getting There

Enter Real Hidden Valley and take the trail to the left that circles the valley. Circle around until you pass by the trail the exits the valley north. At that point, you will be facing The Great Burrito to your east. There is a small formation in front of it. Approach to your right around the minor formation. There is a large, vertical, whitetish cleft in the formation with yuccas at its base.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Great Burrito

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 59 ● Kemosabe and Tonto Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 26 ● Fat Free Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 35 ● Desperado Trad