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The Naygropolis Rock Climbing
Routes in The Naygropolis
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B for Beers S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Crossover T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Dance on Fire T 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 |
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Dancing With The Scars T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Exstrophy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Girls in Our Midst TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Girls in the Mist S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Just Smrz It T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Love Bandit T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Metal Highway T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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No Possessions S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a |
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Rap Dancing T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Slap Prancing T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Square Dancing TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Tap Dancing T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c X |
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Tunnel of Love T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
| Elevation: | 4,211 ft | 1,284 m |
| GPS: |
34.06338, -116.22521 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 14,344 total · 57/month | |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Jan 22, 2006 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
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 name given to the collection of brown formations sitting high on the west face of a rocky hillside.
The actual Naygropolis formation is the pillar with the climbs Tap Dancing and Dance on Fire, but the name is loosely used for all of the rocks on the hillside.
Rock quality here tends to be quite good and the expansive views from the climbs make the approach well worth undertaking.
Getting There
Located 3.4 miles from the West (Joshua Tree) entrance to the park, 0.4 miles from the Pet Cemetery and 2.4 miles from Trashcan Rock on the east side of the road. Parking is available in a small dirt pullout on the west side of the road (right side if driving into the park) directly across from The Naygropolis.
Cross the road and follow a worn trail that ends at some dark brown boulders (the Chocolate Boulders) at the base of the hillside. From here work your way up through boulders to the base of the crags.
- Plan on about 15-20 minutes for the scrambling approach.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Naygropolis
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