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Saddle Rocks Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 4,500 ft |
| GPS: |
33.9942, -116.14 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 146,679 total · 552/month |
| Shared By: | Brian Reynolds on Jun 26, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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/…
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
Saddle Rocks, which rise out of the west flank of Ryan Mountain, is probably the largest single formation in the park, and it dominates the view from virtually anywhere in the Lost Horse Valley. It's also home to some of the longest climbs in the park.
Most routes offer a rap descent, and in some cases a second rope may come in handy.
- Due to the complex nature of the area it has been broken into three parts - (a) Saddle Rocks - Skirt the lower slabby portion, (b) Saddle Rocks - Pommel the middle portion and (c) Saddle Rocks - Cantle the uppermost portion.
Getting There
Park on the side of the main park road, between Ryan Campground and Sheep Pass. The parking spot is almost due west of the formation -- you should be looking at it head on. Follow marked Access Fund trails for several hundred yards to the base of Walk on the Wild Side. Traverse to either side of the formation for climbs on the north and south faces.
Parking is also available to the north, near the Ryan Mountain trailhead, but the approach is significantly longer and, due to the topography of the gullies that come off of Ryan Mountain, it is also significantly harder.
Parking is also available to the north, near the Ryan Mountain trailhead, but the approach is significantly longer and, due to the topography of the gullies that come off of Ryan Mountain, it is also significantly harder.
Classic Climbing Routes at Saddle Rocks
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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