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Routes in The Milepost
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Chocolate Snake T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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French Flies T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Gettysburger, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Scrambled Legs T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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| Type: | Trad, 50 ft (15 m) |
| GPS: | 34.02279, -116.17344 |
| FA: | Todd Swain & Patty Furbush-Knapp October 1989 |
| Page Views: | 843 total · 3/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Jan 3, 2006 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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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/…
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
This climb faces north on the Milepost and gets some shade, at least on winter days. It offers good gear and fun moves, albeit a pain to build an anchor up top and get down from.
Go to the north face of the Milepost (right side, if viewing from the road) and scramble up a few rocks to find 2 easy crack systems on the back of this rock. The left-most of these cracks is French Flies (5.7) and the right crack is Chocolate Snake (5.6).
Belay up top or scramble over the to the south side and down to the bolt anchors above The Gettysburger and belay. Rappel from the Gettysburger anchors, or down-climb the chimney on the side of the formation facing away from the road.
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