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Lightning Bolt Crack
5.11c YDS 6c+ French 24 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 24 ZA E4 6a British
Avg: 2 from 1
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Routes in West Tiers (Upper Tier)
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Lightning Bolt Crack T,TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Scary Clown S,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Slots A Fun T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Smart Missile T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Taco Cat S,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Wide Receiver T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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| Type: | Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m) |
| GPS: | 34.00954, -116.05366 |
| FA: | Matt Beebe, March 2025 |
| Page Views: | 52 total · 4/month |
| Shared By: | Matt Beebe on Mar 11, 2025 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Climb the discontinuous crack features that form a giant lightning bolt shape. Scramble to the top of a large gritty boulder to start then climb up the shallow, diagonal crack to a shallow ledge under a small roof, traverse left then reach out left to gain a diagonal, flared crack and follow this feature to the top.
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