PRINT: Climbing in Mastodon and Lost Palms Oasis, Joshua Tree National Park

Mastodon and Lost Palms Oasis

California > Joshua Tree NP

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 Lost Palms Oasis trail has some boulders along it. Still a lot to be explored/cleaned.

Getting There

Enter the park via Cottonwood Springs Road, and hike towards Lost Palms Oasis from Cottonwood Campground.

Routes from Left to Right

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 1 ● Baby Dino Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 2 ● Cottonwood Crack Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 2 ● Hatch of the Mastodon Trad
V3 6A PG13 1 ● Transcend and Include Boulder

● Baby Dino

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad

● Cottonwood Crack

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

● Hatch of the Mastodon

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

● Transcend and Include

V3 6A PG13 Boulder

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