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Crow's Nest Rock Climbing

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Routes in Crow's Nest

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	Caws and Effect T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Crow's Feet T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Crows Nest Traverse V1 5
	Eating Crow T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	No Strings Attached T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Trench Connection T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Yeah, Baby! T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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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

Easy to find, easy access, easy route finding, easy routes, easy off. Shade.

Getting There

Head south on Geology Tour Rd. for 2.8 miles, and then pull off on the right. Look westward and identify the northern-most rocks that sit south of a large hill. These are the Towers of Uncertainty. Walk west towards these on a climber's trail and the first formation you come to should be Crow's Nest (.3 miles). At least four routes are found on the north side, the most distinctive of which is Trench Connection, a cool looking crack on the left-hand side.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Crow's Nest

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

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 20 ● No Strings Attached Trad
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 44 ● Trench Connection Trad
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 9 ● Yeah, Baby! Trad