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The Orc Wall Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Orc Wall

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	Candelabra T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a X
	Grand Theft Avocado T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Orc Sighs T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Orc, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Petty Theft Artichoke T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Troll, The T 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
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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

Guarding the mouth of Steve Canyon and facing Sidewinder Rock - West Face is this east-facing wall with half a dozen routes from 5.5 to 5.11b with most 5.10 and easier. The usual descent is via a 60' rappel from bolts atop Candelabra.

The Orc (5.10a), Candelabra (5.10 R/X) and The Troll (5.11b) are popular here.

Routes from left to right:

Petty Theft Artichoke (5.5)

Grand Theft Avocado (5.8)

Candelabra (5.10 R/X)

The Orc (5.10a)

Orc Sighs (5.10c)

The Troll (5.11b)

Getting There

Two approaches for getting to the mouth of Steve Canyon are as follows:

Approach from the large lot at Hidden Valley Campgound walk along the west face of the Old Woman using a well-worn trail which leads directly to the mouth of Steve Canyon proper.

Park in one of several paved turnouts along Park Blvd. a short distance to the north of the turn into the Hidden Valley CG parking lot and follow a marked trail east to the mouth of Steve Canyon. The west face of Sidewinder Rock and it's distinctive slanting dike system is a good landmark.