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Dinosaur Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Dinosaur Rock

Dinosaur Rock Northwest Face 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Dinosaur Rock South Face 7 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

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Elevation:	4,248 ft
GPS:	34.02297, -116.16348 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Dinosaur Rock is primarily a trad destination. The relatively shady northwest face has a half-dozen routes, a few of which are decent. The south facing routes are sunny but not the best quality.

Getting There

This formation is located about 400 feet to the NNW of Rock Hudson. When approaching from Hidden Valley, you will first encounter the routes on the south face (Pebble Picaso - Moan eh?). Continue left (NW) and the steeper, NW facing routes will appear on your right (Goolabunga, et al).