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Hospital Crags Rock Climbing

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Routes in (c) Hospital Crags

	Early Retirement T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Guam T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Hot-N-Ready T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Marv the Mangler T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	3,001 ft
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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

These crags are located inside Joshua Tree Nat. Park, and are behind the hospital in Joshua Tree, off the main hwy. There are a number of climbs that have been done around this neighborhood. Here are a few of them.

1. Gordon Branch (5.10-) * Crack that faces the Hwy.

2. All in the Family (5.10b/c ) ** Hands over a roof to bolted face 2 bolt anchor.

3. Early Retirement (5.8)* bolts on a slab buttress to 2 bolt anchor.

4. Burkuleese (5.8) Crack located to the left of Early Retirement.

All in the family, Early Retirement, and Burkuleese all face West.

Getting There

Drive East past the town of Joshua Tree for a mile or two until you come to the hospital (on the right). A bit further down the road, you will see some crags off to the right. These are the Hospital Crags. Drive over to them, park, and hike over to them.