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Pitted Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Pitted Rock

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	Betty Gravel T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Chuckles T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Cockpit T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Gash, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Gay Germans, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Hurricane T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Overpowered By Hootch TR 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Pit Slut, The T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Pitfall T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. 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

This smallish wall is located directly to the right as one enters Real Hidden Valley from the parking lot. The south face is visible from the parking area. It has an obvious wandering boltline, Pitfall (.11c). There are a couple of topropes (Overpowered By Hootch, Reefer Madness, both .12+) on a boulder to the right of the previous route. Around the corner on the east face are Pit Slut (.12a) which certainly warrants a look. Two other routes, The Gash, .10a and Betty Gravel, 5.9 start to the right and from above on the summit block, respectively. The rock here ranges from good (Pit Slut) to gravelly (Pit Slut descent).

Getting There

Pitfall and the topropes can be approached from the parking lot. Pit Slut is probably more easily approached from the corridor behind Pitted Rock, passing the more well-known Leaping Leaner, 5.6, en route.