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Short Wall - Left Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in Short Wall - Left Side

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	Belay Girl S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Bombay T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Calcutta T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Double Trouble TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Face to Face TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Fluff Boy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lateralus T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Left Arete TR 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Left V Crack T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Mad Race T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Pfundt's Folly T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Riff Raff Roof T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Right V Crack T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Step 'n Out T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Yogassitoit TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a

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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 portion of the Short Wall extends from the Left Arete rightwards to Linda's Crack about midway along the face where the height of the crag decreases noticeably. Calcutta (5.8), Lateralus (5.9), Right V Crack (5.10b) and Belay Girl (5.10c) are some of the better ones here.

Routes from left to right:

Left Arete (5.10d TR)
Step 'n Out (5.10a)
Double Trouble (5.10a TR)
Mad Race (5.4)
Fluff Boy (5.8)
Belay Girl (5.10c)
Pfundt's Folly (5.8)
Riff Raff Roof (5.10a)
Yogassitoit (5.11 TR)
Bombay (5.8)
Calcutta (5.8)
Left V Crack (5.11b R)
Right V Crack (5.10b)
Face to Face (5.11c TR)

Getting There

See the Short Wall page for detailed approach information.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Short Wall - Left Side

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Lateralus Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 17 ● Double Trouble TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 49 ● Step 'n Out Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 134 ● Right V Crack Trad