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Cerro Torre Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cerro Torre Tower

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	80 Proof Roof T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Fitzroy Was Here T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Kompressor Route, The T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a X
	SW Face T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	4,382 ft
GPS:	34.01174, -116.14373 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

This is the fairly obvious tower formation south of the main Comic Book area. It is up and right (southwest) of the Cerro Torre area and features two good face climbs and a chimney. From the Comic Book only the north face (no routes) can be seen along with the summit blocks.

Getting There

Approach as for comic book but continue around the formations (staying on the desert floor) until the south-west face of the tower can be seen (80 Proof Roof is easily recognizable). The best way to get to the base of the climbs is to scramble up to the far right and then traverse to the base of the tower.