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Sail Away
5.8- YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 14 ZA VS 4c British
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Routes in Hidden Tower
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Not Forgotten T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b |
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Sail Away T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Split T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Splotch T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Stormy Seas T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Wild Wind T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 34.01427, -116.1658 |
| FA: | Chick Holtkamp, Randy Russell and John Lakey, February 1978 |
| Page Views: | 52,399 total · 182/month |
| Shared By: | Mike Morley on Jun 21, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
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. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This classic route climbs the righthand of two cracks on the northeast face of Hidden Tower. Climb the perfect hand and finger crack that virtually eats gear. Just below the summit, you can either finish up the crack onto the right arete or move a bit left across the face to a flake and follow that to the top.
There is a multiple bolt anchor on the summit that is used for all of the routes on the tower. A single 50m rope can be used to rappel back to the ground.
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