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Gilligan's Island Rock Climbing

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Areas in Gilligan's Island

Gilligan's Island Crag 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Ginger's Face 7 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Mary Ann's Face 4 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

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Elevation:	4,174 ft	1,272 m
GPS:	34.05704, -116.17834 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

Gilligan's Island is a west-facing, rocky hillside with three seperate crags - Gilligan's Island Crag, Ginger's Face and Mary Ann's Face.

The majority of the routes are moderate cracks and faces with good protection, which makes this a popular area for those wishing to escape the crowds of more popular locales like Echo Rock and Hemingway Buttress. Getting there involves a hike of about a mile, but it's mostly level and on a well-defined trail, which makes it quite easy. Climbable throughout the day/season with morning shade and afternoon sun.

Some of the better climbs here include As The Wind Blows (5.7), Hit It Ethel (5.8), Lovey (5.9), Teddy (5.9), Ape Man Hop (5.10a) and Roomis E. Gloomis (5.10d).

Getting There

Approach, from the parking lot at Key's Corner, as per the Ellsmere Island area, but continue north another 200 meters or so beyond that crag until the crag comes into view; a short approach up the rocky hillside leads to the various crags. The approach takes 20-40 minutes from the parking area depending upon your velocity.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gilligan's Island

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

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 138 ● Route 66 Trad Mary Ann's Face
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 52 ● As the Wind Blows Trad Ginger's Face
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 56 ● Hit it Ethel Trad Mary Ann's Face
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 29 ● Through the Looking Glass Trad Ginger's Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 18 ● Lovey (aka Whale of a Time) Trad Gilligan's Island Crag
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 23 ● Gun for the Sun Trad Ginger's Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 12 ● Teddy Trad Gilligan's Island Crag
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 12 ● Center Divider TR Mary Ann's Face
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● Ginger's Crack Trad Ginger's Face
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 13 ● Roomis E. Gloomis Trad Gilligan's Island Crag