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Little Hunk - NE Face (Shady Grove Wall) Rock Climbing

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Routes in Little Hunk - NE Face (Shady Grove Wall)

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	Playing Hooky T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Return of the Chuckwalla T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Revenge of the Chuckwalla T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Shady Grove T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Swain-Buckey T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,200 ft	1,280 m
GPS:	34.0268, -116.1517 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Tucked away on the western side of a enclosed valley ("Forgotten Valley") formed by Little Hunk and Big Hunk (Southwest Face) is this heavily featured vertical to overhanging wall with a nice concentration of quality bolted routes.

Ratings here range from 5.10a to 5.11c with most routes being 5.10+ and under.

Getting There

Approachable from either the north or south but typically reached by scrambling up and over blocks at the far left side of Little Hunk - NE Face (Right).

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Classic Climbing Routes at Little Hunk - NE Face (Shady Grove Wall)

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

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 7 ● Playing Hooky Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 10 ● Shady Grove Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 7 ● Swain-Buckey Trad