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Indian Head Area Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 3,500 ft | 1,067 m |
| GPS: |
34.09355, -116.05434 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Blitzo on Oct 13, 2007 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
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
Indian Head is the large formation seen high on the hillside, to the west of Utah Trail, while heading south from 29 Palms into the park. From the northeast, around Rocky Road, the rock has the appearance of an Indian (Native American) head profile.
This is an area that should be visited in the cooler months.
Routes have also been done on smaller surrounding crags (the Safe Zone, etc.).
Getting There
From the intersection of Route 62 and Utah Trail, just east of downtown 29 Palms, head south (uphill) on Utah Trail toward the North (29 Palms) entrance to the park.
After 3.2 miles you come to Wellock Rd. on the left. Park somewhere safely off the road, then hike west, up the obvious gully.
This is an area that should only be visited during the cooler months of the year.
Classic Climbing Routes at Indian Head Area
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