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Big Hunk Rock Climbing

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Areas in Big Hunk

Big Hunk (Northeast Face) 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Big Hunk (Southwest Face) 1 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Big Hunk (West Face) 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Poker Face 10 / 9 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 21

Rich And Famous Cliff 5 / 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

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Elevation:	4,359 ft	1,329 m
GPS:	34.02712, -116.15094 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

This formation is behind (northeast of) Little Hunk. It is larger than Little Hunk, but is broken up and contains far fewer routes.

Getting There

From Echo Rock, walk out to Little Hunk, go around left and to the boulder-filled corridor between Little Hunk and Big Hunk.

35 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Big Hunk

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 6 ● Rich And Famous Trad Rich And Famous Cliff
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 16 ● Lucky 7 Sport Poker Face
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 7 ● Transformers Sport Big Hunk (Southwest F…
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 6 ● Alizijah Sport Rich And Famous Cliff