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Zebra Cliffs Rock Climbing

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Areas in Zebra Cliffs

Zebra Cliffs East Face 10 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 12

Zebra Cliffs North Face 13 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

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Elevation:	4,398 ft
GPS:	33.98615, -116.05706 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

The Zebra Cliff area is mostly NW and NE facing and in the shade much of the day. The northeast end gets sun in the morning while the southwest end gets sun all afternoon. The area is known for great rock and good splitter cracks. For the most part the climbs are on great brown varnish. Recommended routes include Cut Thin to Win (5.10c), Such a Line (5.10d), More Frozen Food (5.10d), Zebra Dihedral (5.10a) and The Sand Truck (5.11c).

Getting There

Park in the G Loop in Jumbo Rocks Campground and walk south 1/2 mile. The Zebra Cliffs appear on the right and are the nice brown cliff band on the small plateau.

27 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Zebra Cliffs

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 18 ● Ice Cream for Crow Trad Zebra Cliffs E Face
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R 6 ● Gorilla Tactics Trad Zebra Cliffs E Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 16 ● Zebra Dihedral Trad Zebra Cliffs N Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 5 ● Corner N' Crack Trad Zebra Cliffs N Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 8 ● Pea Coat Sleeve Sport Zebra Cliffs E Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 14 ● Around the World Trad Zebra Cliffs E Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 17 ● Cut Thin to Win Trad Zebra Cliffs E Face
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 18 ● Such a Line Trad Zebra Cliffs E Face
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 6 ● More Frozen Food Trad Zebra Cliffs N Face