PRINT: Rock Climb Mother Goose, Joshua Tree National Park

Mother Goose

5.6 X, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 1.7 from 14 votes
FA: Todd Swain (solo), 1990
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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

Start just to the right of Granny Goose, on the northeast corner of the rock. Climb up easy cracks, then step left onto the face. Climb the face and rounded arete above, keeping right of the Granny Goose crack and left of Duck, Duck, Goose.

This climb is easily TRd after doing Granny Goose.

Location

Start just to the right of Granny Goose, on the northeast corner of the rock.

Protection

none

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Duck, Duck Goose (green), Silly Goose (red), Mongoose (yellow) and the descent route (blue) as viewed from near the outhouse.

"Mother Goose". Photo by Blitzo.