PRINT: Rock Climbing in The Comic Strip, Joshua Tree National Park

The Comic Strip

California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Comic Book Area

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

Visible from Hidden Valley Campground is this huge formation with a variety of crack and face routes up to two pitches in length. Climbs here range from 5.8 to 5.11 with most in the 5.10 and under range.

Highlights include Comic Book (5.10a), Full Frontal Nudity (5.10a), Frontal Lobotomy (5.10a), Take It For Granite (5.10c) and Silver Lining (5.11c).

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 a 10-20 minute approach depending upon your hiking speed.

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Comic Strip and Sinagar Rock, January 2021

Comic Strip, Southwest Face

The Comic Strip (North Face), Joshua Tree NP

The Comic Strip, Joshua Tree NP