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Indian Head Area Rock Climbing

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Areas in Indian Head Area

Back Attack Rock 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Everybody But Larry Rock 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Great White Face, The 1 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Indian Head 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 2

Man Can Boulder, The 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Minge, The 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Safe Sex Zone 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Safe Zone, The 8 / 6 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 17

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Elevation:	3,500 ft	1,067 m
GPS:	34.09355, -116.05434 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

Indian Head is the large formation seen high on the hillside, to the west of Utah Trail, while heading south from 29 Palms and Hwy 62.
From the northeast, around Rocky Road, the rock has the appearance of an Indian (Native American) head profile.
Routes have also been done on smaller surrounding areas.

Getting There

Head south on Utah Trail toward the 29 Palms Park entrance.
After 3.2 miles you come to Wellock Rd. on the left. Park, then head west , up the obvious gully.

31 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Indian Head Area

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2 8 ● Goof Proof Roof Aid 3 pitches Indian Head
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 7 ● Goldfinger Trad Safe Zone > Goldfinger Rock
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 4 ● Water Babies Trad Safe Zone > Water Babies Rock
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 6 ● Octopussy Sport Safe Zone > Goldfinger Rock