PRINT: Rock Climb Suspect Rock, Joshua Tree National Park

Suspect Rock

5.9, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 1 from 1 vote
FA: Bob Gaines and Keith Brueckner, March 1996
California > Joshua Tree NP > Lost Horse Area > Lost Horse Rdsi… > Hemingway Buttress > Hemingway Buttress (E…

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

Start on the right side of the chasm that separates the main Hemingway Buttress from the next section of cliff. Begin roughly opposite of Mind Over Splatter and about eight feet to the left of Puzzlin Evidence.

Climb past two bolts to a very suspect looking block. Layback around the block and climb to the top.

Protection

Two bolts and a couple of finger sized cams.

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Suspect Rock