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Willit Slab
5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British
Avg: 2.2 from 116
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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, 50 ft (15 m) |
| GPS: | 34.09359, -116.15497 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 10,565 total · 36/month |
| Shared By: | Brian Reynolds on Jan 11, 2002 · Updates |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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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
Short but sweet slab route on the lower (left) end of Indian Palisades Corridor -- duck around the right side of Willit Pillar, do a short scramble up to your left, and you're there -- almost directly behind the pillar. The climb ascends the middle of the face past an obvious line of bolts. It is well-bolted, classic Joshua Tree friction. Good practice for longer slab climbs like Double Dip, Stichter Quits, and Walk on the Wild Side. My only complaint is that it's too short!!
Vogel rates this climb at 5.5, but Bartlett calls it a 5.7. Splitting the difference and calling it 5.6 sounds about right to me.
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