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Half Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Half Rock

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	Big Sandy Bound (aka The Wetlands President) T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Global Warming S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Kinder and Gentler Ream Job T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R
	Rangers in Space T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Vanishing Desert T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Access Issue: Occupied Campsite Rule In Effect! Details

Any route or boulder problem that starts out of or near an occupied campsite may not be done without first obtaining the campsite occupant's permission.

Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures 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.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This is the large free-standing pillar 100 yards west of the Short Cake Rocks with climbs on three of it's four sides. Rock quality varies from good to so-so with the best climbs being Vanishing Desert (5.8) and Rangers In Space (5.11b). Descent is down the south face via chain anchors.