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Patagonia Pile Rock Climbing

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Areas in Patagonia Pile

Patagonia Pile - East Face 4 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Patagonia Pile - West Face 11 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 14

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Elevation:	4,200 ft
GPS:	34.02129, -116.16597 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

Patagonia Pile has two main faces worthy of attention - the popular and steep Patagonia Pile - East Face, home to many fine and difficult crack and face routes and the seldom visited Patagonia Pile - West Face with it's numerous moderate crack routes.

Getting There

Most easily approached by hiking north past the east end of The Blob and heading slightly east once the open area is reached. The prominent overhanging east face makes a good landmark to aim for. The approach takes about 10-15 minutes from Hidden Valley CG.

19 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Patagonia Pile

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

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 18 ● Patagucci Trad Patagonia Pile - W Face
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 7 ● Student Unrest Trad Patagonia Pile - W Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● Filet of Rock Shark Trad Patagonia Pile - W Face
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 22 ● No Shirt Needed Trad Patagonia Pile - E Face
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 17 ● Jugline Trad Patagonia Pile - E Face
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 15 ● Wet T-Shirt Night Trad Patagonia Pile - E Face