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North Cave Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in North Cave Rock

North Cave Rock (North Face) 6 / 1 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

North Cave Rock (South Face) 5 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	4,411 ft
GPS:	34.00167, -116.13643 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

North Cave Rock constitutes the northern-most of two large formations that make up Cave Corridor [a 30+ foot wide corridor of rock between this rock and South Cave Rock]. Cave Corridor lies directly south of the large Ryan Mountain trailhead parking area. This formation is closest to the parking area, about 100 yards away.

Getting There

Routes are found on all sides of the rock, with the south face lying in the corridor proper.

For routes in the corridor [Happy Meal 10a/b, Caramel Crunch 10a, Banana Splits 10d; and Rocky Road 11a/b] and routes on the east side Pox on You 11d, and Whipped Topping 11b]; best approach is to take the Ryan Mountain Trail south for about 100 yards, then angle right.

For routes on the north and west sides, head more or less directly for the rock.