PRINT: Rock Climb Tapeworm Traverse, Joshua Tree National Park

Tapeworm Traverse

5.9 PG13, Trad,

Avg: 1.7 from 3 votes
FA: George Armstrong, a guy named Hugh, Todd Gordon, 9-1993
California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Jumbo Rock Area > Conan's Corridor

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

Climb a crack about thirty feet right of "GEM", then traverse right along a dike and follow a thin crack to the top.

Protection

Draws and some thin to medium crack gear.

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"Tapeworm Traverse".<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

"Tapeworm Traverse". Photo by Blitzo.

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Murf

5.9

The best thing about the route is the dike itself, the climbing is not very distinctive. Apr 19, 2009

Benjamin Chapman
Small Town, USA

A classic would be a traverse of the entire dike from where it begins right of Gem. Feb 20, 2013