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Hidden Corridor Rock Climbing

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	Route 1202 T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Wedlock T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	4,397 ft	1,340 m
GPS:	34.00433, -116.0588 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Feb 21, 2019
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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

The aptly named Hidden Corridor is well worth seeking out for the standout route Wedlock.

Getting There

The standard approach is from the northeast side of Isles in the Sky and involves scrambling into the Isles Corridor, walking it's length and then at it's mouth doubling back into the Hidden Corridor. This approach takes about 10 minutes from the base of Bird of Fire; 30 minutes from the parking area.

An alternate approach is to circle around Isles in the Sky to the southeast face where an entrance to the Hidden Corridor comes into view. A short bit of scrambling from the desert floor leads into the corridor. This approach takes about 5 minutes from the base of Isles in the Sky (Northeast Face); 25 minutes from the parking area.