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The Key Knob

Name: The Key Knob
Rating: 1.7

5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British X

Routes in Keys' Peak

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	Broken Plates S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Cheap Pottery T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Cherry Glazer S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Fage T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Keeping the Dragon At Bay T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Key Crack, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Key Hole, The T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Key Knob, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b X
	Puss Boy T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Steeper Than It Looks T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Super Key T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Unknown T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 100 ft (30 m)
FA:	Outward Bound 1980s or earlier
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Shared By:	The Gray Tradster on Jul 8, 2003
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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/…

Description

There's a large knob on the face just to the right of the Super Key tooth. Solo up to the knob, sling it and continue to the top. Descend as for the Key Hole.