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Elevation: 4,136 ft 1,261 m
GPS: 33.97039, -116.04864
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Pinto Basin is the antidote to the hustle and bustle of the more popular areas to the west and offers enjoyable climbing, including some classics, in an area with a decidedly different feel than other areas in the Park, especially at some of the more remote crags.

Getting There Suggest change

  • Access from the north via the town of 29 Palms
  • Access from the west, from the main part of the Park, and the town of Joshua Tree
  • Access from the south via Interstate 10 and the Cottonwood Entrance.

Please see the individual areas for more detailed approach information.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pinto Basin

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 396
Dolphin
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 356
Gem
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2
 8
Goof Proof Roof
Aid 3 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 348
Invisibility Lessons
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 493
Colorado Crack
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 801
Bird of Fire
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 26
The Rattler
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 475
Rubicon
Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 21
Such a Line
Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 7
Sun Runner
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 71
Vector
Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a V5 6C
 56
Big Bob's Big Wedge
Boulder
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 17
Hang 'Em High
Trad
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 8
Throbbing Gristle
Trad, TR
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 9
Games Without Frontiers
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Dolphin Split Rocks > … > Isles in the Sky > Isles in the Sky (Nor…
 396
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Gem Jumbo Rock Area > Conan's Corridor
 356
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Goof Proof Roof Indian Head Area > Indian Head
 8
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2 Aid 3 pitches
Invisibility Lessons Split Rocks > Split Rocks East > Future Games Rock
 348
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Colorado Crack Jumbo Rock Area > Conan's Corridor
 493
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Bird of Fire Split Rocks > … > Isles in the Sky > Isles in the Sky (Nor…
 801
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
The Rattler OZ Area > OZ. > Emerald City
 26
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Rubicon Split Rocks > Split Rocks West > Rubicon Formation
 475
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Such a Line Jumbo Rock Area > Zebra Cliffs > Zebra Cliffs E Face
 21
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
Sun Runner Jumbo Rock Area > Wedge
 7
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Vector Loveland > Vector Rock
 71
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
Big Bob's Big Wedge Live Oak Picnic… > Big Bob's Big Wedge
 56
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a V5 6C Boulder
Hang 'Em High Split Rocks > Split Rocks East > Future Games Rock
 17
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Trad
Throbbing Gristle Loveland > Beak Boulder Area
 8
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Trad, TR
Games Without Frontiers Split Rocks > Split Rocks East > Future Games Rock
 9
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Trad
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