PRINT: Rock Climb Highstep, Joshua Tree National Park

Highstep

5.9, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 1.3 from 6 votes
FA: Joan, Tony, Lisa, Mary
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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

One bolt protects opening move, climb up and over roof. Large gear for anchor, rap off sidestep.

Location

Left of Sidestep

Protection

aliens to BD juniors

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LisaP

5.9

only 2 hard moves on here, but harder if you are shorter. Roof move is fun Feb 21, 2010

RTM	[Hide Comment] I jumped on this not knowing what it was. The obvious thing to do was to step right and climb the line of jugs. Given this way it was 5.1 or so. It would have to be an eliminate to be 5.9. Fun, but so short that its almost silly that it was bolted. Mar 1, 2010

Brandt Allen
Joshua Tree, Cal

Felt more like 5.8. The rock at the top looked kinda suspect but was actually pretty solid. Mar 2, 2010