Dire Straits Rock Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 4,500 ft |
GPS: |
33.9941, -116.1406 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 3,124 total · 18/month |
Shared By: | C Miller on Jan 20, 2010 · Updates |
Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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/…
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
Directly across from Kid Rock and The Saddlehorn is this blocky formation which houses three challenging routes on it's shady and overhung north face - Money for Nothing (5.12a) climbs the thin crack up the center of the face, Chicks for Free (5.12b) is on the left arete and Red Hot Fire Balls (5.11c TR) is on the right side of the face and a single route on it's south face - Raker Mobile (5.4) which climbs an easy crack and is the easiest way up and down the formation.
Getting There
Approach as for The Saddlehorn and head up through boulders to the base or, better yet, circle around to the south and work along the east end of the formation where an easy scramble will deposit you at the base.
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