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Top Secret Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Top Secret Tower

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	Dike Up-Route T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Kaweah Way T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Space Between, The T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Spread Your Legs and Trust The Rubber! T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Thrown to the Dogs T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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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

SW Exposure. Varied features with a flaring crack, a short dihedral, some bolted dike climbing and a bolted face up top. Good mix of grades. Something for everyone.

Getting There

Park at roadside display east of Jumbo Rocks cg. (see photo), Top Secret Tower is accessed by following a trail behind the display, through the notch (bushes and trees) then over the next knoll. It's just behind the cap rock shown in the approach photo directly above the display. Top Secret Tower is just beyond the Wedge area, and both are part of Cunning Rock. Across the trail to the southwest is Clever Rock. This trail between the formations goes down the hill to the NW face of Cunning Rock, before taking you to the back side of Isles in the Sky.