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Peta Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Peta Crag

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	Cat, The Other White Meat S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	I Love Animals, They Taste Good S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Let's Eat Animal Meat T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Mink T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Monkey Burger S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	More Than One Way to Skin A Cat S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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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

This climbing area is on the hillside and nearby hidden valleys just southwest of 29 Palms. The PETA Crag can easily be seen from the Del Taco in 29 Palms on Hwy 62 (near the Motel 6). The Peta Crag has 6 climbs. The PETA Crag is about a 45 min. hike. Well worth a day's visit.

Getting There

Drive and Park on side streets which lead directly to the crag, which can be seen from the Del Taco in 29 Palms.

Do not use Mesquite Rd., as the owner of the house at the end of Mesquite does not want climbers or hikers driving up the dirt road which she says goes on her property. Use a different road to access the crags, and be curtious and polite to the property owners in this neighborhood.

Parking: (34.1238805, -116.0744988)
Cut immediately to the left and go up the wash.
Approach hike: 30-40 minute approach.

6 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Peta Crag

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 6 ● Monkey Burger Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● I Love Animals, They Taste Good Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 9 ● Cat, The Other White Meat Sport