PRINT: Rock Climb Jen, Joshua Tree National Park

Jen

5.10-, Trad, 120 ft (36 m), 2 pitches,

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Todd Gordon, Tucker Tech, Jen, Billy
California > Joshua Tree NP > Indian Cove > Rattlesnake Canyon > Udi Buttress Area

Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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 is a 2 pitch route way up Rattlesnake Canyon, on the left past Commissioner's Buttress (Pyramid), past the Udi and past the Udi Slabs. This is the furthest route that I know up rattlesnake Canyon. 8 bolts, 2 FP, 2 rap anchors. Pitch 1 - thin flakes to a right facing lieback. Pitch 2 - face climbing past bolts.

Location

Way way up Rattlesnake Canyon, on the left (south) side.

Protection

A trad rack, mostly med. Two raps down from fixed rap stations.