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The Blob - North Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Blob - North Face

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	A Walk on the Beach T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13
	Ballbury T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Bong, The T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Bonglett, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hoblett T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Use It or Lose It T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
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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

Overlooking Steve Canyon and the Outback is this shady, low-angled face which is home to a number of easy to moderate routes from 5.4 to 5.10+. The Bong (5.4) with it's smooth jams and fun roof is the best and most popular route on this side of the rock.

Getting There

The easiest approach is the same as the west face - by following a well defined trail that leads from the Intersection Rock parking lot past the west face of the Old Woman and into Steve Canyon and the Outback. Once below the west face head for a gully (better yet the slab right of it) just right of where Hobbit Roof (5.10d) is located and then follow it easily to the base of the north face.