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South Face Center

5.9, TR, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 70 votes
FA: unknown
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Sheep Pass Area > Ryan Campground > Headstone Rock
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Description

This route climbs the south face of Headstone Rock between Cryptic and the Southwest Corner. Good climbing on vertical edges, but not on par with it's neighbors due to position and lack of exposure. It remains a TR for those reasons as well as the fact that bolts would detract from the nearby classics.

Protection

TR from bolts

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Climbers on Headstone Rock (((2-29-2004)))
[Hide Photo] Climbers on Headstone Rock (((2-29-2004)))
rapping down off the TR
[Hide Photo] rapping down off the TR
After leading the Southwest Arete, Romain takes advantage of a convenient toprope on the South Face of the Headstone.
[Hide Photo] After leading the Southwest Arete, Romain takes advantage of a convenient toprope on the South Face of the Headstone.
Toproping South Face Center 10/15. Photo credit: M. Hart.
[Hide Photo] Toproping South Face Center 10/15. Photo credit: M. Hart.
Christa Cline reaching the good edge near the top.
[Hide Photo] Christa Cline reaching the good edge near the top.

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Anonymous Coward
[Hide Comment] great route......directly to the left of cryptic....small holds great friction. My favorite climb on headstone. Sep 16, 2004
Blitzo
 
[Hide Comment] A good, easy route, but I like Cryptic better. Sep 25, 2006
Cyril Multhauf
Fort Collins, CO
  5.9
[Hide Comment] enjoyable route. A little easy by Jtree standards but the fun flakes and underclings make up for it. May 23, 2016
Aaron Formella
[Hide Comment] Fun edging. Felt about 5.10 staying in center of face, climbing through bulge then straight up. Dec 25, 2018