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Leisure World Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Leisure World

Leisure Palace 2 / 2 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Schlitz Pillars 0 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Sofa, The 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Stadium, The 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Stubble Face 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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Elevation:	3,388 ft
GPS:	34.09155, -116.13786 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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

With one of the easier approaches and a couple dozen moderates this is a fantastic spot to check out the delightfully unique rock found in this area.

Routes here range from 5.6 to 5.10+ in difficulty and are primarily sport bolted.

Getting There

Located on the left side of the hillside and approached from a different parking area than all of the other routes in the area.

Drive 0.6 miles from the Short Wall and park in a sandy turnout on the left side of the road; take care not to block the gated road which leads to an old quarry; the parking area is also 0.4 miles from the Rattlesnake Canyon parking area at the end of the paved road.

Hike east, crossing a wash, and then head up the somewhat steep and loose hillside to the formations - watch out for ball bearings underfoot!