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Human Sacrifice Cove Bouldering

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Human Sacrifice Cove

Chocolate Slab Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Dripper Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Malapaï Roof 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Premium Miniature Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Puttyface Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Rail Shark Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

White Line Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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Elevation:	4,015 ft	1,224 m
GPS:	33.9468, -116.07273 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

The semi-enclosed area lies down and east from the landmark Human Sacrifice Boulder

and is home to a number of good problems well worth the short hike from the road.

Dripper Right (V0+), Dripper Left (V2), Puttyface (V4), Driblet (V4), Thin Crack (V10) and Pignose (V10) are some of the better problems here.

Getting There

Drive 4.2 down the Geology Tour Road and park at a wide spot on either side of road near marker #6. Cross the road and head east along the south side of the huge rubble pile following a faint trail. Keep your eye out for the Human Sacrifice Boulder high atop the rubble pile as the Human Sacrifice Cove lies down and to the east of it somewhat hidden. Approach time is about 15 minutes from the car.