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Forbidden Paradise

Name: Forbidden Paradise
Rating: 2.8

5.10 YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British PG13

Routes in Echo Rock - West Face

L › R R › L A › Z

	April Fools T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Battle of the Bulge T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a R
	Cherrie Pie T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Cherry Bomb T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Cliff Pounder T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Don't Quit Stitching T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Double Dip T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Eff Four T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Evans-Cole-Orville (aka Cole-Evans) T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Falcon and The Snowman, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Fall from Grace T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Forbidden Paradise T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Gone in 60 Seconds T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b R
	Heart and Sole T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Highway 62 T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	In Like Flynn TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Legolas T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Love and Rockets T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Minute Man T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13
	Penny Ante TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Penny Lane S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Quick Draw McGraw T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13
	Raindogs TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Respect The Pouch S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Roxy's Rock T,TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Slab, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Stichter Quits T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Stick to What T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R
	Such a Sandwich TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Ten Conversations at Once T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Too Bold to Bolt T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Too Old to Bolt TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Tooth Beaver T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Trough, The T 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c
	Try Again T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Unzipper T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13
	Yo Yo TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 70 ft (21 m)
GPS:	34.02513, -116.15617
FA:	Alf Randell and Richard Tucker, 1987
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Shared By:	C Miller on Jun 25, 2002
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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

Good climbing that's a bit steeper and better protected than most of the climbs on Echo Rock. The moves up to and past the first bolt are much slicker and more difficult than they were originally.

There's an optional nut placement after the first bolt if needed.