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The Cathouse Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Cathouse

Cathouse - Lower, The 8 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

Cathouse - Middle, The 8 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

Cathouse - Upper, The 7 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

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Elevation:	4,198 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.02034, -116.17561 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

The Cathouse is the formation just south (left) of Playhouse Rock. The climbs are on the south side of the formation. The routes are short, but fun. The area apparently doesn't get climbed a lot as some of the routes are chossy.

Getting There

Park at the Playhouse Rock turnout. The formation is to the left of Playhouse Rock. There is a tree sticking out of the formation on the side opposite Playhouse Rock.

26 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Cathouse

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 53 ● Marmac's Crack Trad Cathouse - Lower
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 46 ● Nine Lives Trad Cathouse - Middle
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 50 ● Hello Kitty Trad Cathouse - Middle
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 34 ● Cat Scratch Fever Trad Cathouse - Middle
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 22 ● Bobcat Trad Cathouse - Lower