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Cave Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Cave Rock

Cave Rock - North Face 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Cave Rock - West Face 4 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	4,280 ft
GPS:	33.96649, -116.08693 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Dec 23, 2006 · Updates
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The rock climbing area known as Towers of Uncertainty is closed to public use due to wildlife activity. The closure is usually in effect from March through June

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

Small but worthy obscurity with some fun cracks and a cave feature on the north face.

Getting There

Located between Sunlight Rock and Gravity Rock and north of Lava Dome.

9 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cave Rock

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

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R 9 ● There and Back Again Trad Cave Rock - W Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 11 ● Fresh Garlic Trad Cave Rock - W Face