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Flash Gordon
5.7,
Trad, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 1.5 from 18
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FA: Todd Gordon and others
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> Joshua Tree NP
> Central Joshua…
> Sheep Pass Area
> Hall of Horrors…
> Hall of Horrors
> S Horror Rock
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures
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.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This mungy and akward route begins just below the gumdrop shaped peak of South Horror Rock. The route climbs up hand to fist sized cracks around the left side of the summit cap. A belay could be made here or with well adjusted runners you could just clip the bolt on the upper half and proceed to the top in one pitch.
Protection
The first half of the route is trad and a standard rack of cams will sufice. The second half is simply sport with one bolt (3/8") to the top. There are anchors just below the summit for "Dog Day Afternoon" to decend.
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