Scamp
5.3 YDS 3+ French 10 Ewbanks III UIAA 9 ZA VD 3a British
| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 34.01657, -116.17059 |
| FA: | Alan Bartlett & Al Swanson, November 2000 |
| Page Views: | 1,477 total · 7/month |
| Shared By: | Bill Rusk on Jan 29, 2008 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
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
You start in a low angled crack and move up jugs in two parallel crack systems until you commit to the right crack. Solid protection. Watch out where you're smearing some of the slab is loose. The route is short and pretty chossy. Fun beginning trad lead. I don't think it has seen very many ascents.
References: Vogel, Randy. (2006). Rock Climbing Joshua Tree West. Falcon Publishing. A great resource.
Location
If your looking at the Great Burrito from the nature trail, Scamp is located on the far left part of the wall. Walk toward the wall and negotiate boulders (can get tricky) till you get to the farthest left crack on the formation and you're there. Descend the 4th class corner on climbers left.



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