| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 34.02127, -116.16291 |
| FA: | David Rubine, Don Mealing, Michael Wells, March 1980 |
| Page Views: | 1,907 total · 7/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Dec 21, 2003 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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 climb is the left-most line of bolts on Rock Hudson's south face. This climb is left of Looney Tunes and to the right of the chasm start of Nereltne.
Climb up a steepening slab on progressively harder face moves past three bolts to reach a thin crux, where you step left up onto a lower angle arete overlooking the Nereltne chasm. From there, you can climb up the left-facing corner of Nereltne (hand and fist-sized gear needed) or put in some directionals with long slings and downclimb the lower Nereltne chasm.



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