PRINT: Rock Climb Squidbillies, Joshua Tree National Park

Squidbillies

5.9, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),

Avg: 2.3 from 14 votes
FA: Adam Stackhouse
California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > OZ Area > Magic Mtn Area > Elf's Hat

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

Four bolts up the steep east face. Anchor on top.

Location

Located on the east face of The Elf's Hat, facing the road.

Protection

quick draws only.

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Squidbillies

Aubrey Adams on Squidbillies.

Squidbillies.

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Nick R
Granite Falls, WA

Start was the crux for me. Bolts looked good, a little runout on the top but nothing you can't handle. Mar 18, 2019

DJ Reyes
Northern Nevada

I agree with Nick R. The start is the crux with somewhat sustained climbing to the top. Mar 25, 2020

Ben Crocker
Bowling Green, KY

Tricky start and the first 20 feet or so has tough moves but they are all there all the way up. Nov 1, 2022

Arya Afshari

there's a horn shaped flake directly to the left of the 3rd bolt that looks and feels good, but sounds hollow and is ready to come off. Other underclings also sound a bit hollow. Other than that, good holds and good feet all the way up. Mar 30, 2023