PRINT: Rock Climb It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got that Swing, Joshua Tree National Park

It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got that Swing

5.12b, Trad, 65 ft (20 m),

Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: (TR) John Bachar, 1978, FL: unknown
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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

This is the obvious center splitter through the overhang. Approach from the right via Solstice, or from the left via Ho Man. Either way, traverse in on a horizontal at the back of the overhang and then crank the bulge on fingers to rattly fingers. Rarely done, easy to access (not waaaay out there like many Wonderland routes).

Location

This is a really obvious splitter through the 5' overhang that looms above everyone walking into the southern Wonderland, on the left as you walk in, about 100' off the desert floor. Almost directly across from the Bankrupt Wall.

Protection

Thin to 2". For the roof itself, emphasize fingers and 1". No fixed anchor on top.

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Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing