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Magic Mountain Area Rock Climbing

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Areas in Magic Mountain Area

Contact Mine Road Area (aka Brittny's Area) 2 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Elf's Hat, The 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Futthead Rock 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Magic Mountain 1 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Steep One, The 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Tusk, The 5 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

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Elevation:	3,500 ft	1,067 m
GPS:	34.06911, -116.04105 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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 area covers all of the crags near the 29 Palms Entrance Station. Most climbs are found on large boulders and tend to be fairly short; fortunately the rock tends to be good. Approaches range from 5-20 minutes typically with a bit of boulder hopping mandatory. Good bouldering can be found in the area as well for those so inclined.

Getting There

Most crags are easily accessed by parking in a turnout 0.2 miles south of the Park entrance. The Tusk is found 0.5 miles into the Park and is fairly obvious from the road.

26 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Magic Mountain Area

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 28 ● Military Haircut Sport Elf's Hat
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 15 ● Squidbillies Sport Elf's Hat
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 5 ● Black Rhino Trad Tusk
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 5 ● Lord of Light Sport Elf's Hat