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Towers of Uncertainty Rock Climbing

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Areas in Towers of Uncertainty

Cave Rock 7 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

Crow's Nest 6 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Demon Dome 3 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Gravity Rock 2 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Lava Dome 9 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Mission Rock 1 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Reef Rock 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Sunlight Rock 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Two Bolt Rock 5 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	4,286 ft	1,306 m
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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/…

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The rock climbing area known as Towers of Uncertainty is closed to public use due to wildlife activity. The closure is usually in effect from March through June

Description

First area on the trip down Geology Tour Road. Look for pullout marker 3 on the right and park it.

Getting There

Head south 2.8 miles down Geology Tour Rd. and park at a turn out. Then walk west about .3 miles to a group of formations that make up Towers of Uncertainty.

Access Issues

This part of the park has been experiencing seasonal nesting closures. The usual duration for this restriction is from March 25 through June.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Towers of Uncertainty

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

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R 11 ● There and Back Again Trad Cave Rock > Cave Rock - W Face
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 22 ● No Strings Attached Trad Crow's Nest
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c 30 ● Lava Lamp Trad Lava Dome
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 51 ● Trench Connection Trad Crow's Nest
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 11 ● Yeah, Baby! Trad Crow's Nest
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 31 ● But Fear Itself Trad Lava Dome
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 6 ● Broken Noses, Direct Trad Cave Rock > Cave Rock - N Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 11 ● Fresh Garlic Trad Cave Rock > Cave Rock - W Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 33 ● Mauna Loa Trad Lava Dome
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 14 ● Kona Trad Lava Dome
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R 8 ● No Bolts Required Trad Reef Rock
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 32 ● Mauna Kea Trad Lava Dome
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Feel the Love Sport Gravity Rock
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 9 ● Hot Flashes Trad Lava Dome