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Double Cracks Rock Climbing

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Routes in Double Cracks

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	Col. Flagg T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Fur T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: Temporary Closure in effect from April 3 to June 15, 2024 Details

Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors
Date Posted: 4/4/2024
Due to the presence of nesting raptors, the following rock climbing areas are temporarily closed: Slatanic Area, Rattlesnake Buttress, Margaret Thatcher Spire, The Stepping Stones, The Bulkhead, The Dunce Cap, and Commissioner’s Buttress.

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

Just where Rattlesnake Canyon splits to go up the waterfall or right to Corral Wall....look straight ahead and you will see a set of double cracks up above a small talus/boulder slope. The left crack is Fur (5.10) and the right one is Col. Flagg (5.10-).