Type: | Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 3 pitches |
FA: | Gordon et. al. |
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Shared By: | David Evans on Dec 31, 2004 |
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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.
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.
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/…
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
Pitch one: Climb the large chimney (one bolt at the ground)just left of the center of the face to a belay in the cave at the top (one belay bolt, 100'). Pitch 2: Go right out of the cave and climb a crack to an anchor on the ledge above(40'). Pitch 3: Climb the varnished face out and left past many bolts to summit (100'). Bolted anchor on top. Rap the route, 2 ropes needed.
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