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A0
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Routes in Willit Pillar
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Call of the West T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Flare, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
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Fraud Squad T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Hollywood and Vaino T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Moving Targets T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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South Face Route T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Unknown Highway A0 |
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Will It or Won't It S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Will It Stick? TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Willit Hold? T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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| Type: | Aid, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 34.0933, -116.15514 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 1,905 total · 7/month |
| Shared By: | Eddie Clarke on Feb 4, 2003 · 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
This is the bolt ladder located on the west side of Willit Pillar. The first bolts are all bomber and in good shape. A few button heads in the middle of the route, but finishes with solid bolts all the way up. Have to bust a few easy free moves to get from the bottom section to the upper section. For a fun finish, skip the last two bolts and mantel up on the good hold to the right.
Protection
Bolt ladder. 18 quick draws needed if not back cleaning. No rivet hangers needed as of October 2021. If soloing, set bottom anchor using 2 nuts and #4 camalot. There are rappel anchors on top (to rappel off the back of the rock), but if you have to rappel the route to clean gear be aware that it is a huge pain to pull the rope from that angle.
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