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Stirrup Rock - North Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Stirrup Rock - North Face

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	Adam's Rib T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Australian for Beer S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Chew Toy TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Crack Kills T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Do Or Dike T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Eve's Serpent T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X
	Finger Bowl S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Freckle Face T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Jugular Vein T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	New Toy T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Seebolt T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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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 shady side of the rock hosts a number of routes from 5.6 - 5.12a with Jugular Vein (5.8), Freckle Face (5.11a) and Finger Bowl (5.12a) the best of the bunch here.

Getting There

Hike northwest from the parking area aiming for the obvious largest formation in the area then circle around to the shady north side. The approach takes about 5 minutes from the car and is level with no boulder hopping.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Stirrup Rock - North Face

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 90 ● New Toy Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 23 ● Jugular Vein Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Australian for Beer Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Freckle Face Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Seebolt Trad