PRINT: Rock Climb Linda's Crack, Joshua Tree National Park

Linda's Crack

5.6, Trad, 35 ft (11 m),

Avg: 1.8 from 44 votes
FA: Linda?
California > Joshua Tree NP > Indian Cove > Indian Cove Cam… > Indian Cove CG… > Short Wall > Short Wall - Right Side

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

The chimney left of Linda's Face is a good wide crack exercise if so inclined.

Location

The wide crack just left of Linda's Face.

Protection

Gear to 6+ inches but most toprope or solo.

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Brian working out the crux

"Linda's Crack". Photo by Blitzo.

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Will S
Joshua Tree

5.6

I think this is the biggest sandbag on the wall. I'm no stranger to wide climbing, and actually seek it out. I thought this was much harder than rated at the crux. Maybe people stem the top section or pull out onto the face to the right for a couple moves and it goes easier that way? But the way I did it...as a squeeze...I was thinking borderline 5.7 squeeze moves. But maybe I was just just skeer'd. Mar 30, 2007

Mike G-Status

5.6

I concur Dec 30, 2010

Jason Armstrong
SF, CA

5.3

hard school Jun 23, 2022

Jaime Camp Beebe
San Diego, CA

Dang, and I thought it was really soft for an offwidth grade at 5.6. Go do Damn Jam in Hidden Valley... no comparison.

#3-4 for the anchor. I used from #3 -#6 for the climb. Mar 2, 2024