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What
5.8+,
Trad, 150 ft (45 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 1.1 from 19
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California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Central Joshua…
> Sheep Pass Area
> Hall of Horrors…
> Hall of Horrors
> E Wall Inner (Exorcis…
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 crux of this route is def. the off- width climbing the last 1/4.
Location
P1) Climb the dogleg crack in the center of the formation up to a wide ledge with a large flake, Gear - 3"
cont.
P2) Ascend offwidth crack (crux) to top out. Gear - 5"
Decent
1)-sling horn to rap. back to ledge, - may be too sketchy for some , otherwise
2) walk off (East) entailing
a) exposed fourth class moves to rappel bolts note: (60 m rope will just reach the ground w/ stretch)/ or cont. east to decent option
b) exposed 4th class boulder hopping move to gain access to the walk off.
Protection
pro to 5 inches, no bolts, sling horn or walk off.
Northern Nevada
Irvine, CA