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H.R. Hardman
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British PG13
Avg: 1.9 from 33
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Routes in Watergate Rock
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Crooked Beat TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Dark Art TR 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Dirty Tricks T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Fifteen Minute Gap T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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H.R. Hardman T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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I Am Not a Crook T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Malicious Deception T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Midday Lightning S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Nick of Time S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Pardon Me T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Political Asylum T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Soul Sacrifice TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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T-N-T S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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T. Gordon Liddy T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Tricky Dick S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Unsightly Blemishes T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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White Collar Crime T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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White House Plumbers TR 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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| Type: | Trad, 50 ft (15 m) |
| GPS: | 34.0115, -116.14631 |
| FA: | Unknown, FFA: Dave Houser, Alan Winter and Bob Malloy, November 1977 |
| Page Views: | 1,903 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Dec 31, 2001 |
| 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 2nd face route just left of the large leaning block.
Decently well-protected climbing down low on sometimes above average rock lead into an easy but flared, and hard to protect crack. Two bolt anchor (hangers only) are above and slightly to the right of the crack's end.
- The name is a take-off on H.R. Haldeman, President Nixon's White House Chief of Staff, who was involved in the Watergate Scandal and forced to resign.
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