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The Manure Pile Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Manure Pile

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	Allen Steck Memorial Route, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Almighty (aka Mighty High), The T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Barely Crankin' T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Decepticon T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Dutch Doll Gutter T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Nolan Ryan T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Snake Dike, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Superman Can T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Three Amigos, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Tom Bombadil T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13

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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 largest formation in the campground with the "C Loop" surrounding it.

11 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Manure 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 80 ● Barely Crankin' Trad
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 13 ● Superman Can Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 38 ● Tom Bombadil Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 24 ● The Allen Steck Memorial Route Trad
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 49 ● Decepticon Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 10 ● The Three Amigos Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 6 ● The Almighty (aka Mighty High) Trad