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Afro Blues Wall (Northwest Face) Rock Climbing
Routes in Afro Blues Wall (Northwest Face)
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Black and Blue S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a |
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Blue Ribbon T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R |
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Flustered T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Huevos Pequeno S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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My Favorite Things (aka Blue Grass) T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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| Elevation: | 4,400 ft | 1,341 m |
| GPS: |
34.03377, -116.13894 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 4,801 total · 26/month | |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Oct 25, 2011 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Heavily featured and often shady, this excellent crag would be swarming with climbers daily if it was in Hidden Valley Campground.
The routes here range from 5.6 to 5.11c and except for the outstanding sport route Black and Blue (5.11c) are either all gear protected or mixed gear and bolts.
Classic Climbing Routes at Afro Blues Wall (Northwest Face)
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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