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Happy Hour Area

California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Stirrup Tank
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Description

This area is a little 10-15 minute stroll away from the parking lot and has some good climbs. The area is in the sun the entire day (with the exception of the route Tall Boy, morning shade) and has a nice staging area to drop off your stuff and enjoy a day in the sun. The area is about as quiet as it gets and if you saw another group, it would be a surprise.

Getting There

Start by going west (away from the 'stirrup') from the parking lot of stirrup tank toward Bronto Rock and veer southwest (left). This should take you to Hai Karate rock. Its easiest to stay in the flat rather than getting close to the formation. About 5 minutes south of Hai Karate rock you should see off to the left a 80 foot left leaning block. This is the first climb in the Happy Hour Area, Tall Boy 5.10a. Around the corner (left) is a cul-de-sac of climbs, enjoy.

Routes from Left to Right

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1 - Tall Boy (5.10a)<br>
2 - One more round (5.7)<br>
3 - Jonesing (5.9)<br>
4 - Grampa's Cough Medicine (5.6)<br>
5 - Pabst Smear (5.7)
[Hide Photo] 1 - Tall Boy (5.10a) 2 - One more round (5.7) 3 - Jonesing (5.9) 4 - Grampa's Cough Medicine (5.6) 5 - Pabst Smear (5.7)