PRINT: Climb Shanghai Noon, Joshua Tree National Park

Shanghai Noon

V6, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),

Avg: 2.9 from 8 votes
FA: Rob Mulligan
California > Joshua Tree NP > Joshua Tree Bou… > Central Joshua… > Barker Dam Boul… > Gunsmoke Area > Gunsmoke Wall

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

Begin on low jugs somewhere left of High Noon on Gunsmoke Traverse. Make a dynamic move to the jug at the beginning of High Noon, then climb left on the rail and up the face above via edges; crux move is a throw to/pull from a sloper and is more difficult than High Noon. Not sure of "exact" location of start; can be done from the beginning of Gunsmoke, as can High Noon. Thinner top-out as well, if I remember correctly.

Location

Same as for Gunsmoke and High Noon.

Protection

Crash pad; spotter to keep you away from yucca and/or rock in landing zone.