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Stealth Pillar Area Rock Climbing

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Areas in Stealth Pillar Area

Monkey Wall 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Stealth Pillar 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

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Elevation:	3,546 ft
GPS:	34.0853, -116.13534 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Todd Gordon on Jun 3, 2010 · Updates
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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

This area is southeast and way up the hillside from the Rattlesnake Canyon parking area. You can plainly see this area from the parking lot;...it's way up there. Paul Borne did a few climbs up there awhile back, and they are supposed to be excellent, as well as challenging (5.11-5.12). There are also 3 moderate climbs too for the regular Joe.

Getting There

Park in the Rattlesnake parking, and start hiking up the main wash , but only for maybe 5 minutes. Soon you will see a major drainage/gully on the left; hike into this and then up for 45 minutes to an hour. The crag will be on your left.