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Catch a Falling Star
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
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Routes in Cap Rock - Southeast Face
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Catch A Falling Car T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Catch a Falling Star T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Dicey Tumbling T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Gram Theft Parsons TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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LAX to Cap Rock TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Nobody Walks in LA T,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Nobody Walks Their Car in LA TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Thinking Cap T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a X |
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Tumbling Dice T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R |
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| Type: | Trad, TR, 70 ft (21 m) |
| GPS: | 33.98974, -116.16321 |
| FA: | Herb Laeger and Dennis Knuckles, March 1978 |
| Page Views: | 6,624 total · 22/month |
| Shared By: | AJ on Dec 31, 2001 · 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 fun pitch is on the sunny, south side of Cap Rock. The climb is generally sheltered from a north wind, making it a good place to go on a cold day.
Start at the left edge of the east face. Scramble up some boulders, then make a spooky move right into the very obvious, right-trending crack. Climb the obvious right-angling crack until it peters out, then make a 5.8 face move past a bolt to the top. Belay from the communal bolted belay (not a rappel) anchor.
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