PRINT: Rock Climb When Lightning Strikes, Joshua Tree National Park

When Lightning Strikes

5.10c R, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),

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FA: Geoff Archer & Dave Stoner, Nov 1987
California > Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Jumbo Rock Area > Cowboy 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

Start off a boulder to the right of Born To Be a Cowboy; Follows a very thin dogleg dike system past 4 bolts. Difficult smearing with the crux passing the second bolt. Cuts sharply left between 3d and 4th bolts.

Location

NW face

Protection

4 bolts, 2 bolt anchor, bad runout to first bolt