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Houser Gully Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Houser Gully

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	Albatross, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	All Booked Up T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Give the People What They Want T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Sunday Papers T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Thunderhead T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a PG13
	Todd's Hardcover TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.01126, -116.17114 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.

The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This seldom visited area is reached by a scramble through boulders to reach a corridor with half a dozen routes from 5.6 to 5.12a. All Booked Up (5.6), The Albatross (5.10c) and Thunderhead (aka Gaston's Groove) (5.12a) are among the better lines here.

Getting There

Approach by scrambling up boulders right of Dodo Buttress to reach this hidden area. It's also possible but a bit tricky to access this from the vicinity of Solosby Wall.