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The Wedge Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Wedge

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	Dog Eat Dog S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Dogsbody, The TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hair Of The Dog S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	King Tubby T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Master Blaster T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13
	Sun Dog Chimney S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Sun Runner S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Wedge, Regular Route T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R

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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

The Wedge is a prominent pinnacle just northwest of the paved road (park at pullout with display, see pic in Top Secret Tower approach -- pullout is about halfway between Jumbo Rocks campground and Live Oak Picnic area / Split Rocks intersection, directly across from Pope's Hat).

Hike thru a notch in the first formations and aim for the big wedge feature atop the next wall -- routes are on this southeast-facing wall.

This area was the scene of some early JT climbing (1950s). The rock is very coarse. Well protected from north winds and quite balmy on sunny days. The Wedge area is actually the southern tip of Cunning Rock.