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Varnished Wall Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Varnished Wall

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	Absence of Malice TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Circle of Benevolence T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Crank Queenie T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Disco Sucks T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Double Crux T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	East Meets West T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Grain Harvest TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mosaic T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Presence of Grace T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Shwacker T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	With Malice and Forethought T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	3,195 ft
GPS:	34.09406, -116.15493 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

The Varnished Wall is really only noteworthy for a couple of 1-star routes, but worth checking out if the better areas are crowded.

Getting There

The Varnished Wall is located approximately 100 yards east of Pixie Rock on the opposite (east) side of the road. Park at Billboard Buttress and walk north along the road for about 100 yards. Varnished Wall will be on your right.