Jungle Cruise
5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British
| Type: | Trad, 120 ft (36 m) |
| GPS: | 34.0462, -116.1445 |
| FA: | Craig Fry & Bob Robach, February 1981 |
| Page Views: | 2,249 total · 9/month |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Jan 29, 2006 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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
Face climbing leads into the crack which varies from fingers to hands (crux) and then ends about 2/3 of the way up the face. After the crack ends, move up and right on huge plates (5.6) to the ledge Enchanted Stairway ends on.
To descend, head east (right) towards Thrutcher Dome through a notch to reach rap anchors above the shorter east face - one rope easily makes it down.
A superb route which combines some fun crack climbing with runout but exhilarating face climbing, all in a semi-remote setting.
Location
Starts about 40 feet down and left from Enchanted Stairway below an obvious crack system that starts partway up the face.



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