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East Wall, North End (Diamond Dogs Area) Rock Climbing

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Routes in East Wall, North End (Diamond Dogs Area)

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	Barking Spiders S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Bong Along T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Borat S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bunnies TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Diamond Dogs T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Guardian Angels S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Lenore Goldberg T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Lickety Dogs TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a X
	Lickety Splits T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	No-Doz T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Teen Steam T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Uncertainty Principle T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Zardoz T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R

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Elevation:	4,300 ft	1,311 m
GPS:	34.00051, -116.14604 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

The shady East Wall (North End) is a large slabby formation with generally good rock and home to a number of popular (and runout) climbs.

Lickety Splits (5.7 R), Zardoz (5.8 R), Guardian Angels (5.10a) and Diamond Dogs (5.10a) are all worth a visit.