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The Comic Strip - N Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Comic Strip - N Face

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	Gumby Poindexter T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Silver Lining T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Take It For Granite T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Tubular Balls T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R

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Elevation:	4,500 ft	1,372 m
GPS:	34.01331, -116.14305 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

While not at tall or sunny as the popular south face of the formation the north face offers a handful of routes in the 5.10 to 5.11 range for the adventurous climber.

Highlights here include the technical thin crack of Take It For Granite (5.10c) and Silver Lining (5.11c) with it's thin face climbing on excellent rock.

Getting There

Drive east past Echo Tee for about 0.5 miles along the Bighorn Pass Road, as if heading to Barker Dam, and park in any of several turnouts. From here a marked trail heads south along the edge of the hillside to the formation.

Plan on 10-20 minutes approach depending upon your hiking speed.