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Cryptic
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
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Routes in Headstone Rock
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Cryptic S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Cutting Edge, The S 5.13+ 8b 30 X- 31 E7 7a |
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Headbanger's Ball T 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Headmaster TR 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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South Face Center TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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SW Corner S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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| Type: | Sport, 50 ft (15 m) |
| FA: | Mark Powell, 1970 |
| Page Views: | 86,772 total · 325/month |
| Shared By: | Brian Reynolds on May 4, 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
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/…
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
Cryptic is significantly steeper and a bit more strenuous than the SW Corner, but by going up the right side of Headstone's south face, it stays over the ground and thus lacks SW Corner's incredible exposure.
Nevertheless, it's a fun, well-protected, straight-up line in an amazing location. Not ready to lead it? The bolts up top are perfectly set up to TR this route, if you can manage to beat the crowds (much easier said than done).
Nevertheless, it's a fun, well-protected, straight-up line in an amazing location. Not ready to lead it? The bolts up top are perfectly set up to TR this route, if you can manage to beat the crowds (much easier said than done).
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