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Puzzlin' Evidence

Name: Puzzlin' Evidence
Rating: 2.0

5.11c YDS 6c+ French 24 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 24 ZA E4 6a British

Routes in Hemingway Buttress - E Face R

L › R R › L A › Z

	A Farewell to Poodles T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Astropoodle T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Dangerous Poodle, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Easy As Pi T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	For Whom the Poodle Tolls T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Fusion Without Integrity T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Head Over Heals T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Head Over Heals Pitch 2 T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Mind Blender T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Mind Meld T,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Mind Over Matter T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Mind Over Splatter T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Old Man and the Poodle, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Puzzlin' Evidence T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Ravens Do Nasty Things To My Bottom T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Route 182 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Space Walk T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Suspect Rock T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Type:	Trad, 65 ft (20 m)
GPS:	34.02459, -116.17916
FA:	Dave Evans, Todd Gordon and Craig Fry, October 1987
Page Views:	89 total · 21/month
Shared By:	C Miller on Jan 4, 2026
Admins:	Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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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/…

Description

Interesting and tricky climbing past a bolt into a short curved crack with a pin, then out right and up grainy face past a bolt without a hanger.

Good climbing but the fixed gear needs an upgrade if it hasn't been replaced.

The name is from a 1986 Talking Heads song of the same name.