PRINT: Rock Climb Custer's Last Stand, Joshua Tree National Park

Custer's Last Stand

5.9, Trad, 80 ft (24 m),

Avg: 1 from 1 vote
FA: V. Stiefel, B. Passerini, & K. Solem, 12 / '03
California > Joshua Tree NP > Indian Cove > Rattlesnake Canyon > Indian Country

Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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

Begin on a large boulder just right of "A Good Day To Die" and climb a crack that initially arcs right. Awkward and interesting moves (5.9) lead to a small ledge with a horizontal crack. Traverse left for 10' (5.9) to a wide inverted V crack that tapers to a nice hand crack (5.9). Fun moves lead to the top. A nice warm-up for the more difficult routes in the area.

Protection

Standard rack including stoppers and cams to 4.5". The route ends at the rappel anchor for "A Good Day To Die."