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	Gold Strike S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Rand, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Reallly Good S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	3,352 ft	1,022 m
GPS:	34.08687, -116.15492 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

High on the left side of the canyon guarding the last bit of the approach to Ancient Kingdom is this large north-facing crag named for it's developer Raleigh Collins.

Three known routes are found here on a large swath of desert varnish - The Rand (5.10a), Gold Strike (5.11b) and Reallly Good (5.11c) on the shady north face.

Getting There

Approach as for the Split Boulder and then continue up the canyon another 10 minutes or so via boulder hopping and rough terrain to the base of the formation.

Total approach time is about 20-30 minutes from the vicinity of the Short Wall.