PRINT: Rock Climbing in Crocodile Rock, Joshua Tree National Park

Crocodile Rock

California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Loveland

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 formation lies against the hillside, above and northwest of Vector Rock. The routes are on the northeast (i.e. shady) face.

Getting There

As you hike in from Split Rock, turn off towards Vector Rock but angle up and right for a few hundred feet. The Vogel and Bartlett guide both have topos, with the Vogel guide showing much better detail.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● I Get By With A Little Help From… Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 6 ● B-Movie Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Claim Jumper Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 3 ● Heavy Gold Trad

● I Get By With A Little Help…

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad

● B-Movie

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad

● Claim Jumper

5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad

● Heavy Gold

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad

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Crocodile Rock. "I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends" 5.10a is the obvious fist crack on the left.