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Fall from Grace
5.10c,
Trad, 75 ft (23 m),
Avg: 2 from 2
votes
FA: Herb Laeger, Vaino Kodas & Bob Kamps, 11/87
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Central Joshua…
> Echo Rock Area
> Echo Rock
> Echo Rock - W Face
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
This route climbs the slab to the right of Stick to What and Forbidden Paradise. Scramble up to a small roof/overlap (takes .5-.75" gear). Step over the overlap and face climb past 3 bolts (the last one is a 1/4"). Make sure to set a directional in the flake above before traversing either left (to the anchors on Stick To What) or right (to the anchors on Heart and Sole).
One of the less popular routes on the west face of Echo Rock, but the climbing is decent enough and reasonably protected.
Protection
3 bolts and some .5-1" cams to protect the start and end.