PRINT: Rock Climb The Donkey, Joshua Tree National Park

The Donkey

5.10a, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 1 from 8 votes
FA: Frank Bentwood and Kelly Vaught
California > Joshua Tree NP > Quail Springs Area > Vagmarken Hill > Vagmarken Hill… > (g) The Ranch

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

Extra chossy, with a huge flake that's ready to fall off anytime. With a major cleaning, this route would be fairly good. Currently very DANGEROUS to the belayer.

Location

Just to the R of the pillar.

Protection

3 bolts + gear. Anchors w/ rap rings at top.

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this climb is immediately to the R of the pillar.

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Murf	[Hide Comment] Currently 1 less flake than previously. Nov 1, 2016

susan peplow
Joshua Tree

5.9

Worth doing but like the other routes on the wall and as reported it's a little loose in spots. Our crew didn't knock anything down during our visit but fancy ourselves as "loose rock specialists". Near the final bolt, there is definitely some less than solid plates, climber and belayer should be paying attention. Takes pro well, climbs fun enough and shares anchor with The horse Nov 20, 2016