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The Guardhouse Climbing

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Elevation:	4,109 ft	1,252 m
GPS:	34.06362, -116.14326 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Mar 23, 2013
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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 small crag has only a couple of recorded routes on it's south face, Avant Guard-Dog (5.11d) and Dihedralman (5.13a), both of which are high quality and guarded by a hefty approach.

For reference the Cactus Cooler Aretes are a short distance to the northeast with Suicide Horn Rock even further in the same direction.

Getting There

Approach as for The Fortress but continue along the Fortress Valley to the east. The approach takes from 1-1.5 hours from the parking area near Key's Corner.