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BETA PHOTO: Outhouse Rock.
Photo by Blitzo.


Description 

Close to HVCG yet you never see anyone on it. This rock may have the best 5.4 chimney in the park for whatever that's worth.


Getting There 

This is the formation between the Blob and Rock Hudson. From the end of the main loop in HVCG towards the Outback. Outhouse Rock is directly to your right.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Outhouse Rock:
Five-Four-Plus   5.7     Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet   Outhouse Rock - West Face
Strawberry Jam   5.9     Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet   Outhouse Rock - East Face
Frostline   5.10a     Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet   Outhouse Rock - West Face
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Featured Route For Outhouse Rock
The East face of Outhouse Rock showing The Loo Sanction (5.10a) and Straight Flush (5.8). Wise Crack (not labeled) is the awkward, 5.9, chimney/off-width just to the right of Straight Flush.

The Loo Sanction (aka Mt. Witness) 5.10a  CA : Joshua Tree National Park : ... : Outhouse Rock - East Face
This is really not such a bad route if it weren't for the first 20 feet. The start is difficult, grainy and wide with little enjoyment to be had. After leading up to the first bolt I pulled the rope through the pro so that my partner could climb up the left side of the pedestal which was much better. Anyhow, the bolted section is amazing! You'll need to move left and nearly campus up liebacked edges and dynos!! Very cool! The finishing roof underclings are good as well with adequte pro and be su...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA


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Outhouse Rock. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Outhouse Rock.
Photo by Blitzo.


Old fencing below Outhouse Rock, Joshua Tree NP

Old fencing below Outhouse Rock, Joshua Tree NP

Curious lizard near Outhouse Rock, Joshua Tree NP

Curious lizard near Outhouse Rock, Joshua Tree NP

Outhouse Rock. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Outhouse Rock.
Photo by Blitzo.