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OZ. Rock Climbing

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Areas in OZ.

Dark Castle, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Dorothy's Crag 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Emerald City 6 / 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 8

Hawk Hatchery, The 6 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Munchkinland Crag 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Munchkinland Hillside 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

No Place Like Dome 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Oz Rock 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

OZ Towers 1 / 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Poppy Field Boulders, The 4 / 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Tornado Tower 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Toto Boulder 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Voodoo Dome 14 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16

Witch Rock 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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Elevation:	3,853 ft	1,174 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

OZ is a large and somewhat remote area down the road from Split Rocks that offers a good selection of routes scattered about numerous crags. Approaches vary from crag to crag, but expect a thirty to forty-five minute walk on average. Some of the crags require hiking over rough and rocky terrain to reach, and ticks can be present in the washes at certain times of the year. The slightly lower elevation and rugged terrain of the area make this a good bet to escape the crowds of the western part of the Park as well as another alternative for those cold days.

The standout crag in OZ is Emerald City, which offers the best concentration of quality climbs and is home to such gems as The Rattler (5.10c), Snake Book (5.10d), Sonic Temple (5.11a) and Yellow Brick Road (5.11c). Some of the other crags offer a few high quality routes, but be warned that the rock quality varies considerably from rock to rock.

A nice area to visit and escape the crowds of Hidden Valley and such; this part of the Park always seems quiet and has a remote feeling to it.

Getting There

Check the individual crag pages for detailed approach information.

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Classic Climbing Routes at OZ.

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 23 ● Hawk's Nest Trad Hawk Hatchery
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● Storm Riders (aka The Answer) Trad No Place Like Dome
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Honey Trad No Place Like Dome
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 27 ● The Rattler Trad Emerald City
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 10 ● Sonic Temple Sport OZ Towers
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 30 ● Snake Book Trad Emerald City
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 10 ● Is that a Munchkin in your Pocket Sport, TR Emerald City