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SW Face Center (The Solarium) Rock Climbing

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Routes in SW Face Center (The Solarium)

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	Alibi S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Angel's Wing T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Broken Hearted S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Fresh Step TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Knockout T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Out of Order S 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Remembering Marina S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Solar Panel T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
	Tim's Valentine S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Turkey Breast TR 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Uppercut T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Witness Stand S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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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 area covers the portion of Little Hunk's southwest face from right of the Abstract Roller Disco Block to just past Feeling Groovy and hosts a number of fun bolted routes and cracks in the 5.6 to 5.11 range.

Getting There

Park in the large gravel lot near Echo Tee and head east following a a marked trail past the southern end of Echo Rock to the Mounds formation and then head left (around the northern side) to reach the base. Scramble up through large blocks to the base which is a long ledge system above a slabby area.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at SW Face Center (The Solarium)

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

5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c 12 ● Solar Panel Trad
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 7 ● Turkey Breast TR
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 5 ● Angel's Wing Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 120 ● Tim's Valentine Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 15 ● Knockout Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 110 ● Remembering Marina Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 45 ● Uppercut Trad
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 22 ● Out of Order Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 14 ● Alibi Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 17 ● Witness Stand Sport