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Cunning Rock, Southeast Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cunning Rock, Southeast Face

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	Cheese Grater, The T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Cunning Route T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Fissure Merde T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Gila Monster T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Jarhead Central T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Never Cry Louie T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Pull S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Save the Ales T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Wild Brew Yonder T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13

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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

Cunning Rock is a long formation, north of the road, between Jumbo Rocks Campground and Live Oak Picnic area. The Southeast Face gets morning sun, and is therefore a good choice on a cold day. As with most other formations in the Jumbo Rocks area, the rock is quite coarse (even by Joshua Tree standards). This formation is called False Moosedog Tower in the 1992 Vogel guide.