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The Molar Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Molar

L › R R › L A › Z

	Ether Binge TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Incisor T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Molar Crack T,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Skin of the Teeth, The T 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b R
	Tooth Decay T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R
	Up 40 T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R

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Elevation:	4,264 ft	1,300 m
GPS:	33.98703, -116.16402 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Gunkswest on Dec 11, 2022
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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

The Molar is a small, freestanding formation that has four routes on it. One of the four routes (the "easiest" being 5.11b R) must be climbed to access the top of the rock, making this one of the more difficult summits to attain at Joshua Tree.