PRINT: Rock Climbing in Cap Rock - South Face, Joshua Tree National Park

Cap Rock - South Face

California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Sheep Pass Area > Cap Rock Area > Cap Rock

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

A popular spot in cooler weather, this large south face offers a good concentration of slabby routes with little to no approach.

Getting There

This is the large face rising above the big Cap Rock parking area; the approach is minimal. Nearby are picnic tables and an outhouse.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 1 ● Eat Berthas Muscles Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 17 ● Visual Nightmare Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 7 ● Slim Pickings Indirect Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 31 ● Slim Pickings Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 11 ● Slimmer Pickins Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 4 ● Nose to the Grindstone Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 24 ● Robocop Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 4 ● Terminator, The Trad
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c 2 ● Duncecap Trad