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Conrad Rock - Heart of Darkness Corridor Rock Climbing

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Routes in Conrad Rock - Heart of Darkness Corridor

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	Body Stem TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Heart of Darkness T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Jungle (aka Apocalypse Now), The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	4,300 ft	1,311 m
GPS:	33.98946, -116.14351 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

Hidden from view is this amazing natural feature, a narrow corridor of perfect chocolate patina with a perfect splitter bisecting one of the walls. The prize here is the all too short but sweet Heart of Darkness (5.10d) but if here you might as well bag the rest of the routes too.

Getting There

Park in a large paved turnout midway between Ryan Campground and Hall of Horrors/Saddle Rocks. A signed trail leads directly to Target Rock and then branches - take the right fork which leads to Conrad Rock. You will pass the Heart of Darkness Corridor on the outside (the backside of the crack is obvious) as the trail wraps around the formation heading uphill slightly and then make a sharp left through some rocks to enter the corridor proper. The approach takes 10-15 minutes from the parking area.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Conrad Rock - Heart of Darkness Corridor

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 58 ● The Jungle (aka Apocalypse Now) Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 24 ● Body Stem TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 476 ● Heart of Darkness Trad