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Portlandia Rock Climbing

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Routes in Portlandia

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	Body Bag S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Dicey Dan S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Dogman S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mr. X T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Pebble Beach S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	redacted n00bs... S,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
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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/…

Description

A small crag in the hills east of the parking lot for the Indian Cove Boy Scout Trail

Getting There

Park at the Boy Scout Trailhead, and walk across the road and over to the low lying hills to the east. Head south along the base of these hills. When you come to a break in the hills....head east...then south...then east again. Portlandia is on a NW facing slope.