PRINT: Rock Climb Dragon Scales, Joshua Tree National Park

Dragon Scales

5.11, TR, 35 ft (11 m),

Avg: 2.5 from 2 votes
FA: Matt Beebe, Chris Miller & Jaime Camp, January 2023
California > Joshua Tree NP > Queen Valley Area > Geology Tour Rd > Virgin Islands… > Star Wars 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

Climb the left side of the sharp arête. The right side of the same arête is The Lemming. Dragon Scales is a distinctly different climb and a notch or two more difficult than The Lemming.

Location

Dragon Scales is on the back (North Side) of the Between A Rock and A Hard Place formation.

It’s a sharp Arete facing Star Wars Rock. It is clean, polished rock with scale-like features.

Protection

Small to medium sized cams

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Matt Beebe climbing the left side arete

Myself climbing the Left side of the arete

Chris with the hook

Jaime Camp climbing the Left Side of Dragon Scales arete