PRINT: Climb The Sloth, Joshua Tree National Park

The Sloth

V2, Boulder, 10 ft (3 m),

Avg: 3.1 from 7 votes
FA: unknown
California > Joshua Tree NP > Joshua Tree Bou… > Central Joshua… > Barker Dam Boul… > Gunsmoke Area > Gunsmoke Wall

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

Two hand start on the undercling jugs with good footholds beneath. Traverse left 2-3 feet to the crux which is a vertical pinch or sloper depending on how you hold it. Continue up for an optional top out.

Named for the abundant heal hooks used on climb.

Location

Located to the right of the Ledge Problem by a few feet. Identified by slightly overhanging rock.

Protection

Crash pad

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Image of the route. Two stars indicate undercling start holds.

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Jon Hartmann
Ojai, CA

Oscar. This isn’t an FA or a new problem. This is one of the many ways to finish Gunsmoke after running your laps on it. Feb 23, 2022

Michael Brown
Wheeling, WV

That whole entire sloper above the start holds is destined to come off at some point. The entire thing was moving and crunching when I was on it. Other than that, the climb was really fun! Apr 25, 2022