PRINT: Rock Climb Old Guys Gone Nuts, Gone to the Cops, Joshua Tree National Park

Old Guys Gone Nuts, Gone to the Cops

5.11c, TR, 55 ft (17 m),

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Scott Cosgrove, 1989
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Sheep Pass Area > Hall of Horrors… > Hall of Horrors > S Horror Rock

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 seldom done toprope climbs the nice varnished face just right of Dog Day Afternoon and higher moves left slightly to join that route for it's finish up the top block.

The name is a playful dig on actual events in the history of Joshua Tree National Park climbing.

Location

Just right of Dog Day Afternoon on the smooth brown face.

Protection

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Old Guys Gone Nuts, Gone to the Cops (5.11c), Joshua Tree NP