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Big Moe

Name: Big Moe
Rating: 3.6

5.11a YDS 6c French 22 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 22 ZA E3 5c British R

Routes in Echo Cove - South Side

L › R R › L A › Z

	Big Easy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Big Moe T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Bigger Moe TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Boulder Dash T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bucket Brigade T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Curly S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Death On The Nile T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Deceptive Corner T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fat Tuesday T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Ground Up or Shut Up (aka Poppycock) S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Larry (aka Out To Lunch) S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Little Moe T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Moetown T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Ocean of Night (aka Out to Grunge) T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Undercover T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m)
GPS:	34.02451, -116.15802
FA:	(TR) John Bachar, Mike Lechlinski, Mari Gingery, 1980.
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Shared By:	Randy on Dec 31, 2002 · Updates
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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

This excellent route is located on your right (south) as you walk into the Cove from the parking area. It takes a fairly direct line about 25 feet right of the large right-facing dihedral on the upper portion of the wall (Boulder Dash, 5.9*).

The climb name is "short" for big dynamo or "mo", the technique used by the first ascent party to solve the crux move down low. Though this move is now commonly done statically, shorter people often "pop" for the huge hand hold.

Great climbing from bottom to top on excellent rock.

Protection

If you chose to lead this route (you have to do the crux without pro); bring cams 1 to 2 inches for the two horizontals. Though given an "R" rating, it probably is best given an R/X rating as any fall at the crux would be very bad and if you landed wrong....

Most people top-rope this climb (2 bolt anchor on top). The route is rarely lead, but often free soloed.