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The Saddlehorn Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Saddlehorn

L › R R › L A › Z

	Cat Burglar S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Red Bull S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Saddle Sores S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Shit Happens T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R

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Elevation:	4,500 ft
GPS:	33.9941, -116.1404 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Jan 20, 2010
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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 small formation with a free-standing summit unattainable without climbing leans against Kid Rock which in turn leans against (a) Saddle Rocks - Skirt and houses a small collection of mostly bolted routes from 5.6 to 5.11b.

Getting There

Head to the right side of (a) Saddle Rocks - Skirt and then circle around and left heading uphill along a rough trail which paralles the rocks. When possible head into the rocks and scramble up to the base.