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Short Wall Rock Climbing

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Areas in Short Wall

Short Wall - Left Side 10 / 1 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

Short Wall - Right Side 16 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16

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Elevation:	3,000 ft	914 m
GPS:	34.0926, -116.1535 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

To say the Short Wall is a popular spot is an understatement and with it's distinct lack of approach, sunny south-facing orientation and abundance of easy to moderate crack and face routes it's no surprise.

Although many of the routes can easily be lead, and are often soloed, it's toproping that rules here. Expect to find multiple ropes strung up on weekends as it's a popular spot with youth groups and other organizations teaching basic rock climbing - fortunately mid-week is more relaxed.

Getting There

Make a left (heading southeast) at Billboard Buttress, which is the road leading to Rattlesnake Canyon. The Short Wall is on the left, facing south, just before two roads merge into one. Day use parking is available at the eastern end of the wall with room for approximately 8 vehicles.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Short Wall

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

5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 148 ● Double Crack Trad Short Wall - Right Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 29 ● Morning Warm-Up Trad Short Wall - Right Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Lateralus Trad Short Wall - Left Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 13 ● Double Trouble TR Short Wall - Left Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 44 ● Step 'n Out Trad Short Wall - Left Side
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 131 ● Right V Crack Trad Short Wall - Left Side