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Routes in Sphinx Rock
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Afterthought T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Cherry Blossom T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Cleopatra T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Don't Touch That Flake T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Riddle of the Sphinx T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Using Your Nose T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| FA: | Bob Gaines, Yvonne MacPherson, Todd Gordon, & Alan Bartlett, October 1989 |
| Page Views: | 1,578 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | Randy on Nov 30, 2002 |
| 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
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/…
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 route starts on the north-facing side of a large squarish block on the left side of the Sphinx formation. Scramble up boulders to access the base. An easy layback/flake leads to continuous steep smears past six bolts to the summit. The excellent rock and moves make this a classic Josh friction route.
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