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Upper Freeway Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Freeway Wall

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	Anacram T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Cakewalk T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Freeway T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Junkyard God T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Meaner than a Junkyard Dog T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R
	MetroLink TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Nobody Walks in LA T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Pretty Gritty T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Sig Alert (aka Cast Up a Highway) T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Talking Fish, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Totally Nuts T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Unknown T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Unknown route 2 T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13

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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

With over a dozen routes from 5.7 to 5.11 and a minimal approach this southwest-facing (morning shade/afternoon sun) crag is a popular venue especially during the winter.

The normal descent is done by heading down a rocky gully on the backside (past Offramp, 5.10a/b on the right) and circling back around to the base.

Getting There

Access via the Lost Horse Road and park where available near the formation. A worn climber's trail leads into boulders where some uphill scrambling leads to the base of the wall.

Plan on anywhere from 10-20 minutes for the approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Freeway Wall

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

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 273 ● Cakewalk Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 111 ● Nobody Walks in LA Trad
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 76 ● Sig Alert (aka Cast Up a Highway) Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 135 ● Anacram Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 16 ● The Talking Fish Trad