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Houser Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in Houser Buttress

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	California Girls (aka Muffin Top) T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Dummy's Delight T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Hidden Arch T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Ladyfingers T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Loose Lady T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Nasty Lady TR 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Puss N' Boots T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Snap on Demand T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R

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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

Houser Buttress, on the southwest side of the Real Hidden Valley clump, is a prominent eighty foot buttress which is home to the popular Loose Lady as well as a number of other quality routes. Getting to the base of the formation does involve a bit of scrambling.

Notable climbs here include Dummy's Delight (5.9), Loose Lady (5.10a), Ladyfingers (5.10b) and Hidden Arch (5.11d).

Getting There

Walk west several hundred yards from the Real Hidden Valley parking area following a marked trail that skirts the south side of a rocky hillside. Houser Buttress is the obvious tall, south-facing narrow formation with a smooth-looking face. Tunneling upwards through blocks to reach a ledge system leading right will access the base of the formation.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Houser Buttress

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 98 ● Dummy's Delight Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 439 ● Loose Lady Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 35 ● Ladyfingers Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 48 ● California Girls (aka Muffin Top) Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 29 ● Puss N' Boots Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 46 ● Hidden Arch Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 7 ● Nasty Lady TR