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White Cliffs of Dover - Left Side Rock Climbing

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Routes in White Cliffs of Dover - Left Side

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	Ace of Spades T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Card Chimney T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Clucker, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Conqueror Worm TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Digital Watch T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Field and Stream T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Good Housekeeping T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	High Anxiety T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	High Tension T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Human Be-In T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Jack of Hearts T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Make or Break Flake T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Nolina Crack T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Perennial Favorite T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Popular Mechanics T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Quest for Fire T 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Scientific Americans T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Sen Blen T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Sharon Stone T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Solar Flare T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Stone Hinge T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Twin Cracks T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Westways TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Wilted Flower Children T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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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

Quite popular and deservedly so, this portion of the White Cliffs is stacked with quality routes in a remote-feeling but accessible location. Highlights here include Popular Mechanics (5.9), Ace of Spades (5.9) and Good Housekeeping (5.11b).

Getting There

Standard approach from Quail Springs Picnic Area then head left along the cliffband when at the base. Plan on 30-40 minutes from the car.

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Classic Climbing Routes at White Cliffs of Dover - Left Side

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 67 ● Wilted Flower Children Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 305 ● Ace of Spades Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 399 ● Popular Mechanics Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 72 ● Jack of Hearts Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 28 ● Make or Break Flake Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 11 ● Sen Blen Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 82 ● Field and Stream Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 15 ● Digital Watch Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 46 ● Good Housekeeping Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 8 ● Conqueror Worm TR
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 13 ● Quest for Fire Trad