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Main Gate Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Main Gate Rock

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	Gin and Susan T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hung-up on Susan T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Hungover Sunday T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Left Swain Crack T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Liquid Edge S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Right Swain Crack T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Elevation:	3,711 ft	1,131 m
GPS:	34.08955, -116.25538 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

Main Gate Rock is actually comprised of two separate crags - the main one is lighter colored and west-facing while the other is smaller and south-facing with brown rock; both are visible from the road if one knows where to look.