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Serpent Scales
5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British
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Routes in Indian Palisades Corridor
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Bitter Brew T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Cotton Mouth T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b X |
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Eyes of Amber (aka Chivalry's not Dead) T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Harrell-Turner T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Hippo Paradise S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Kansas S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Liver is Evil and Must Be Punished, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Mumbling Bee T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Serpent Scales S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Shake the Snake S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Shank, The S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Snakes in the Grass S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Toe the Line T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Water Moccasin S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Wheat Chex T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Willit Slab S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Woody's Variation T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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| Type: | Sport, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 34.09364, -116.15421 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 11,133 total · 38/month |
| Shared By: | Mark J. Nelson on Oct 28, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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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/…
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
Locate Water Moccasin (5.7); this is the well-bolted, left-arching friction route climbing the right edge of the brown section of the wall. To the right of Water Moccasin is a lighter section of rock, with a steep section at the bottom. The Harrell-Turner route (5.10b) ascends the center of this section of rock.
Serpent Scales climbs past four bolts (the last slightly off to the right) along the "scales," which are splotchy, brown patina plates along the right side of the lighter section of rock.
A 50m rope is just sufficient to get you back to the ground.
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