PRINT: Rock Climb Homo Erectus, Joshua Tree National Park

Homo Erectus

5.6, Trad, 30 ft (9 m),

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Todd Battey & Dave Stahl, June 1988
California > Joshua Tree NP > Queen Valley Area > Queen Mountain > Frontier Spires

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 fun face climb on a knobby arete. You can use this to get to the top if you want to toprope The Schlong.

Location

This climbs the upper spire from the notch.

Protection

light rack