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The Shank

Name: The Shank
Rating: 2.1

5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British

Routes in Indian Palisades Corridor

L › R R › L A › Z

	Bitter Brew T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cotton Mouth T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b X
	Eyes of Amber (aka Chivalry's not Dead) T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Harrell-Turner T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Hippo Paradise S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Kansas S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Liver is Evil and Must Be Punished, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mumbling Bee T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Serpent Scales S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Shake the Snake S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Shank, The S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Snakes in the Grass S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Toe the Line T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Water Moccasin S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Wheat Chex T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Willit Slab S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Woody's Variation T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Sport, 45 ft (14 m)
GPS:	34.09365, -116.15436
FA:	Todd Gordon, Steve Powers, Tim Pinar, Frazier Haney
Page Views:	3,326 total · 12/month
Shared By:	C Miller on Aug 17, 2004
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details 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. 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/…