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Del Taco Crags Area Rock Climbing

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Areas in Del Taco Crags Area

Peta Crag 2 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Smoke Shop, The 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Up Canyon Crags 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

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Elevation:	2,096 ft
GPS:	34.12815, -116.07303 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 area is on the hillside south of the town of 29 Palms, and best seen from the Del Taco in 29 Palms. There are more than a dozen climbs up on the hillside, and in the canyons nearby. The main crag is The Peta Crag, with two two trad lines and 4 sport climbs up to 100 feet long.

Getting There

The climbs are best approached from a primitive road head in a residential area of 29 Palms just east of the Del Taco in 29 Palms.

14 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Del Taco Crags Area

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 5 ● Monkey Burger Sport Peta Crag
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● Cigarettes Are Good For You Sport Smoke Shop
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● I Love Animals, They Taste Good Sport Peta Crag
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 8 ● Cat, The Other White Meat Sport Peta Crag
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Nic Arete and Insulin Sport Smoke Shop