PRINT: Rock Climb Pitfall, Joshua Tree National Park

Pitfall

5.11c, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 2.5 from 4 votes
FA: Herb Laeger, Rich Perch, and Jim Beyer, November 1986
California > Joshua Tree NP > Hidden Valley Area > Real Hidden Valley > Pitted Rock

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 south-facing route is visible from the parking lot and is in the sun most of the day.

Steep, slightly run-out slab climbing on excellent brown patina. Two out of five stars.

Protection

4 bolts to a 3 bolt anchor.

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Pitfall, 5.11

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Randy
Lassitude 33

5.11c/d

One of those routes that requires you to "have your slab game on." Crux is quite hard. Apr 16, 2010

Fat Dad
Los Angeles, CA

I agree. I tried it twice: the first time I was totally stopped; the second it seemed manageable. Decent route. Two and a half star. Oct 22, 2010

Josh Harding
Mills River, NC

5.11c

The bolts have been replaced, two safe bolts with rings for rap anchor. Nov 25, 2010