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Hall of Horrors
California
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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
Hall of Horrors is a group of rocks across the road from
Saddle Rocks which are arranged in parallel fashion forming a series of "halls". This is a fairly popular area but it holds large numbers of people fairly well with the various faces of the formations acting as a natural buffer. Whatever sort of climbing you're looking for, be it moderate cracks, difficult sport routes or even runout slabs look no further.
Getting There
Hall of Horrors is located on the northwest side of the Sheep Pass Loop Road. It is the first prominent rock area encountered on your left-hand side when driving from Ryan Campground toward Twentynine Palms; a large paved parking are with a bathroom will be your cue.
[Hide Photo] East Wall (West Face)
[Hide Photo] Right side West Face of the East Wall. Climber on left is at the rap anchor of Doin' Life and climber on right is on Rings Around Uranus.
[Hide Photo] Horror Rocks Northwest side. Photo by Blitzo.
[Hide Photo] Belaying up the second as the sun sets from the top of Hall of Horrors.