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Lower Freeway Wall Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Lower Freeway Wall

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	Barney Rubble T 5.1 2 6 II 7 MD 2a
	Bouncing Rock T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Falling Rock T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	False False Smooth as Silk T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	False Smooth as Silk T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Rolling Rock T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Silkworm T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Silky Stones T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Smooth as Silk T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Smooth as Silk direct start T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Start Trundling T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Stop Grumbling T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Stop Trundling T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Wilma Rubble (aka Guide's Crack) T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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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

Conveniently located just off Lost Horse Road, this portion of the Freeway Wall houses a collection of over a dozen easy to moderate routes from 5.4 to 5.11a with most being 5.9 and easier.

False Smooth as Silk (5.4), Smooth as Silk (5.7), Rolling Rock (5.10a) and Stop Trundling (5.9) are a notch above the rest.

The next routes to the left (Planetary Motion, etc.) are covered in the Filipino Wall section.