PRINT: Rock Climb Bobcat, Joshua Tree National Park

Bobcat

5.9+, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 2.2 from 22 votes
FA: (TR) Chris Miller, January 1999, First Lead: Bob Gaines and Frank Bentwood, Dec. 2009
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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 the patina face (2 bolts) between Tourette's Syndrome and Garfield, finishing up a thin crack (which is the top section of Tourette's) then step left and climb a slab to the top.

Protection

2 bolts, CDs .4 to 3 inches.

For the top anchor you can sling a small pinnacle, and back it up with a #2 camalot.

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The wife on Bobcat.

Bobcat

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susan peplow
Joshua Tree

A little grainy but fun enough route with some high steps. Bring gear for the top or be prepared to sling a boulder. Walk off climbers right or rap off using chains to the left. May 29, 2011

C Miller
CA

5.9

Toproped this in January 1999 and called it Krazy Kat; nice to see it's been bolted. Feb 6, 2012

steverett
Boston, MA

5.9

Fun, mellow lead. Nov 11, 2018