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Northeast Hills Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Northeast Hills

Lost Nut 0 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

North East Nutsack 1 / 4 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Portlandia 1 / 5 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Teste, The 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

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Elevation:	3,150 ft
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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 is the hillside off to the east as you drive up to Indian Cove. There are a handfull of climbs in this area. The formations can be seen from the road, and most of the climbs face west.

Getting There

As you drive towards Indian Cove, look off to the east; you will see a hillside with some crags at the base, and some on the hillside. This is the NE Hills Area. Park at a turnoff and start walking.