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The Cathouse - Middle Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Cathouse - Middle

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	Casa del Gato T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Cat Scratch Fever T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Feed the Kitty TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Feline Pine T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Heathcliff T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hello Kitty T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Nine Lives T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	San Rio Crack T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Tuffy the Cat T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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Elevation:	4,210 ft	1,283 m
GPS:	34.02032, -116.1755 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Oct 18, 2023
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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

A sheltered group of cracks and bolted faces that feature a mix of tan rock and brown patina patches.

Getting There

Park as for Playhouse Rock and follow a trail to the base, then continue to the middle of the wall.

9 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Cathouse - Middle

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 46 ● Nine Lives Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 51 ● Hello Kitty Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 34 ● Cat Scratch Fever Trad