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Coyote Crack
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
Avg: 1.8 from 9
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Routes in Ponderosa Wall / Black Tower
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Blazing Saddles T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Coyote Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Doc Holiday T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Hop Sing T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Lung Butter T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Madam, I'm Adam TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Virginia City S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Wetmore T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 34.08182, -116.14139 |
| FA: | Dave Bengston, January 1991 |
| Page Views: | 899 total · 5/month |
| Shared By: | Roger Linfield on Jun 9, 2011 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
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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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This climb looks like it has only one interesting moves, but it's actually quite nice. A fun crux overhang at the start leads to low angle but tricky hand jamming, and the top.
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