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Bear Island Rock Climbing

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Routes in Bear Island

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	Bearly Worth It T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Bern, The S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	How Loose Is Your Goose T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Kodiak T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	My Goose Is Loose TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Polar Bears in Bondage T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Shardik T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Shardikawoopoopie T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Ursa Major T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Ursa Minor T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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Elevation:	4,109 ft	1,252 m
GPS:	34.0538, -116.18113 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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 rock lies about 150 yards northwest of the Boy Scout/Willow Hole Trail, just before it joins the old road running north-south. The routes are on decent rock and easily top roped.

Bear Island was a 1971 thriller written by Scottish author Alistair MacLean. Many of his books were made into movies (The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, Where Eagles Dare, etc.).

Getting There

Park at Boy Scout/Willow Hole Trail parking lot. Hike north on the flat trail for roughly 15-20 minutes, passing Mustang Ranch on the left side of the trail.

For more complete information get "Rock Climbing Joshua Tree West" by Randy Vogel.