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Split Tail
5.9,
Sport, 100 ft (30 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 1 from 1
vote
FA: unknown
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Indian Cove
> Rattlesnake Canyon
> Pyramid
Access Issue: Seasonal Golden Eagle Closures
Details
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CLOSURE:
CLIMBING ROUTES SLATANIC, RATTLESNAKE BUTTRESS, MARGARET THATCHER SPIRE, STEPPING STONES, BULKHEAD, DUNCE CAP, AND COMMISSIONER'S BUTTRESS ARE CLOSED DUE TO NESTING GOLDEN EAGLES
Dates of Closure: February 8th to June 15th, 2022
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
Up on the Hillside north of Love Comes in Spurts Boulder, is Splittail, a 2 pitch route. Pitch one goes up a steep slab past 3 bolts (5.8) to a 2 bolt anchor on a ledge. Pitch two goes up a slab past 4 bolts to a 2 bolt rap station. The boulder moves off the ledge at the start of pitch two is the crux. This climb is really not on the Pyramid, but a ways to the right, before the Pyramid.
Location
Sort up across the from the Love Comes in Spurts Boulder, up on the right.
Protection
I believe it's all bolted, both pitches.