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West Tiers Rock Climbing

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Areas in West Tiers

West Tiers (Lower Tier) 5 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

West Tiers (Upper Tier) 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

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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

The West Tiers are the two west facing walls (one on top of the other) east of Split Dome. In general, the rock is solid and fun to climb. Most of the established routes are protected by bolts, however, Blood and Cuts and Black Panther are two noteworthy crack climbs. Bolted climbs worth ascending are Hot Dog in a Bun, The Patriot, Lee's Health Studio, and Predator Tigress - a disquieting name for a perplexing climb! The descent for every route is an easy walk off.

Getting There

Walk east around Split Dome a few hundred yards to reach the West Tiers.

9 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at West Tiers

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 35 ● Blood and Cuts Trad W Tiers (Lower Tier)
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 13 ● Hot Dog in a Bun Sport W Tiers (Lower Tier)
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 7 ● Lee's Health Studio (aka The Deh… Trad W Tiers (Lower Tier)
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 6 ● Henrietta's Day Spa Trad W Tiers (Lower Tier)