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Boy Scout Trail Area Rock Climbing

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Iron Sausage, The 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Monkey's Paw, The 1 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

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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

There are a few climbing areas that are reached from the Boy Scout Trail, which is located on the right side of the road about 1/2 mile past the Indian Cove Ranger Station, before you get to the main Indian Cove campground and climbing areas. The first one you come to is The Monkey's Paw , which is on your right. Then past that there is a rather large group of formations on the left, which is actually the rock just west of The Big Top; this is the Boy Scout Trail Cliffs. Then further still, way, way up on the hill to the right, is The Iron Sausage.

Getting There

Park at the Boy Scout Trail head and start hiking west.

9 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Boy Scout Trail Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 9 ● My Naughty Little Donkey Sport Monkey's Paw
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 6 ● Woody's Whirlpool Bath Sport Monkey's Paw