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Intersection Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Intersection Rock

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	Bat Crack T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Beginner's Three T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Billabong T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Bongledesh T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Dead Again T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Death by Misadventure T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b X
	Drawstring T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Elijah's Coming T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Fast Track T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Filet of Sole T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Flake, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Golden Bush Corner T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Half Track T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Holy Smokes T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b X
	Huevos S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Jungle T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Kool Aid T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b A4
	Left Ski Track T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Let It All Hang Out T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Lower Right Ski Track T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Mike's Books T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	North Overhang T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Outer Limit T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b A3
	Overhang Bypass T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Overpass T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Pinnacle Stand T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Secovar T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Shana Grant S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Sheepherder TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Shovling-Cole T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Southeast Corner T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Southwest Passage T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Sympathy to the Devil T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Trapeze Right T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Traverse of No Return T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Underpass T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Upper Right Ski Track T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Waterchute, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	West Chimney T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	When Sheep Ran Scared T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Zigzag T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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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

Intersection Rock lies at the crossroads of Quail Springs Road and Hidden Valley Campground. Note that the road has been re-routed to the south side of the formation, which has led to some confusion with first-time visitors trying to mesh guidebook descriptions to locate the routes.

Tony Bubb: "On Intersection Rock, there are three main cracks running diagonally up and left from the base. These are visible from the North side (from the Hidden Valley Campground) and are called, from right to left, Right Ski Track (Upper and Lower), Left Ski Track, and Half Track These are plainly visible in the attached photograph."

At 5.3, Upper Right Ski Track is a rare starred beginner route.

In the 5.6 - 5.8 range, Mike's Books is a fun 2-pitch route (2nd pitch a bit wide). Overhang Bypass (5.7) is a fantastic variation to North Overhang (5.9) - both classics. The Flake (5.8) is another must do.

Lower Right Ski Track (5.10b) and Left Ski Track (5.11a) will help to keep your ego in check.

Getting There

If driving from the Park's West Entrance, park at the newly constructed parking area at Hidden Valley Campground. All routes are easily accessed from here.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Intersection Rock

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

5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 409 ● Upper Right Ski Track Trad
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 153 ● Beginner's Three Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 624 ● Mike's Books Trad 2 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 136 ● Bat Crack Trad 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 734 ● Overhang Bypass Trad 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 644 ● The Flake Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 472 ● North Overhang Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 78 ● The Waterchute Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 14 ● Shovling-Cole Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 298 ● Lower Right Ski Track Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 22 ● Billabong Trad 2 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 21 ● Shana Grant Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 219 ● Left Ski Track Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 14 ● Huevos Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 28 ● Trapeze Right Trad