PRINT: Rock Climb Fear of Flying, Joshua Tree National Park

Fear of Flying

5.10d PG13, Trad, 100 ft (30 m),

Avg: 2 from 2 votes
FA: Bob Gaines and Terry Ayers, October 1986
California > Joshua Tree NP > Hidden Valley Area > Hidden Valley C… > Chimney Rock > Chimney Rock - W Face

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 climb is on the steep wall between Ballet and Howard's Horror. Start as for Howard's Horror (Regular Route, which is the left start; 5.7) then climb straight up past a horizontal crack to a second horizontal crack. Load it up with pro, then continue up the right-slanting dike over a bulge (crux), then up the steep face past 2 bolts to a crack system that leads to the top.

Protection

thin to 3 inches

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Bob Gaines
Joshua Tree, CA

5.10d PG13

The old 1/4-inch bolts have been replaced with bomber 1/2-inch stainless steel bolts. Dec 28, 2020

Joshua Tree Bolt Replacement Project
Joshua Tree

The 2 lead bolts were replaced by the Joshua Tree Bolt Replacement Project. Hardware provided by ASCA. Jan 26, 2021