PRINT: Rock Climb Silver Lining, Joshua Tree National Park

Silver Lining

5.11c, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 2.4 from 5 votes
FA: Bob Gaines & Yvonne Gaines, 1996
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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

This stupendous steep face climb on dark gray varnish begins on a large platform at the base of a north facing rectangular block across from the Mary Worth Buttress. Balancy moves at the start lead to the first of five bolts. Sustained climbing gains the crux above the fifth bolt. A short hand crack past the crux ends at the top. Easily 3 out of 5 stars.

Protection

Quickdraws for five bolts and a medium cam for a short hand crack. A bolted anchor with slings / carabiners is at the top.

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Silver Lining

Silver Lining (5.11c), Joshua Tree NP

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Murf

5.11c

The first 10 feet feel like 50 on your fingers. Sustained clean climbing with a fantastic view. Oct 31, 2005

Randy
Lassitude 33

5.11c

Sustained, thin face climbing on excellent rock. Definite crux past last bolt. Jan 29, 2006

Bob Gaines
Joshua Tree, CA

5.11c

There's a bit of easy 5th class to reach the big ledge at the start of the steep slab. I used a few cams (.75 to 1 inch) for an anchor here, and a 1.5-inch CD in the horizontal crack above the last bolt.

From the horizontal crack above the last bolt you can climb straight up to the top (5.10) or traverse a bit to the right and follow a crack (5.6) to the top. Mar 8, 2022