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The Kid

Name: The Kid
Rating: 1.9

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

Routes in Kid Rock

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	Kid, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Landlord, The T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Renter, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Type:	Trad, 100 ft (30 m)
GPS:	33.994, -116.1403
FA:	Kurt Smith and Ken Ariza, 1984
Page Views:	1,275 total · 5/month
Shared By:	Adam Stackhouse on Nov 3, 2004
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes 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/…

Description

Make a hard move past the first bolt and continue up a long easy runout to the third bolt. Climb up to a steep headwall, clip the fourth bolt, and make a tricky step around to the right (5.8 R). Carefully climb up and left to the fifth bolt; a fall before clipping this bolt would be very serious.

Continue to the anchor and lower (100') to the ground with a 60m rope.

This is a fun route to do before or after Walk on the Wild Side.

Location

The Kid

climbs the left side of the detached slab down and right from the start of Walk on the Wild Side.

Protection

Five bolts to a two-bolt anchor (all 3/8"). The 5.10a move at the first bolt is well protected, but there is a long runout on easy climbing between the second and third bolts, and a runout 5.8 move between the fourth and fifth bolts.