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Ponderosa Wall / Black Tower Rock Climbing
Routes in Ponderosa Wall / Black Tower
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Blazing Saddles T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Coyote Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Doc Holiday T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Hop Sing T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Lung Butter T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Madam, I'm Adam TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Virginia City S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Wetmore T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024
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Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures
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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/…
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/…
Classic Climbing Routes at Ponderosa Wall / Black Tower
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