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Arid Piles - Southwest Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Arid Piles - Southwest Face

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	Acid Crack, The T 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	I'd Slap You But Shit Splatters T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Just Another New Wave Route T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Popeye T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Taming of the Shoe, The T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R

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Elevation:	4,100 ft	1,250 m
GPS:	34.00997, -116.17663 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

This sunny portion of the Arid Piles despite it's large size only has about a half dozen routes ranging from 5.9 to 5.12d. Popeye (5.11a), The Taming of the Shoe (5.11a R) and The Acid Crack (5.12d) are recommended routes for the area.

Getting There

Approach from the end of the Lost Horse Road or the parking area at Real Hidden Valley, although the latter is slightly shorter timewise. The approach takes 10-20 minutes depending upon your starting point.