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Hiding in Plain Sight

5.8- R, Trad, TR, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 1 from 1 vote
FA: John Lauretig & Todd Swain
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Echo Rock Area > Lost Mule Wall
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Description

This is the leftmost route on the Little Lost Mule Wall, which is the first wall you will encounter as you enter the canyon heading west toward the Lost Mule Wall. The cliff faces south, is located roughly 100 feet above the bottom of the wash and clearly seen as you enter the canyon.

Start just left of a rotten cave at the base of the cliff and climb the face and arete just left of the left of two right-facing corners. The climb goes past several horizontal cracks and finishes on a short slab that leads to a horizontal crack where an anchor can be built..

Location

This is the leftmost route on the Little Lost Mule Wall, which is the first wall you will encounter as you enter the canyon heading west toward the Lost Mule Wall. The cliff faces south, is located roughly 100 feet above the bottom of the wash and clearly seen as you enter the canyon.

Start just left of a rotten cave at the base of the cliff and about 10 feet left of Hiding in Todd's Uterus.

Protection

Bring green, red, gold and blue Camalots and a cordalette to make an anchor in a horizontal crack at the top of the route. This anchor can also be used for Hiding in Todd's Uterus.

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Little Lost Mule Wall. Hiding in Plain Sight is the blue line.
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[Hide Comment] Good moves and fun climbing on a TR Oct 25, 2022